Dimitri Petratos has sunk his shoes firmly into the Queensland soil and will stay with 2013/14 A-League champions Brisbane Roar for three years.

The 21-year-old Greek Australian already signed a contract extension in January, but further extended his time at the Roar this week, meaning he will be at the club at least until the 2016/17 season.

A youth team recruit, Petratos blossomed under the tutelage of coach Mike Mulvey in Brisbane, managing to hold down a regular place in the Roar side since joining the Queensland club in July 2013.

He netted five goals in the 2013/14 campaign and was also nominated for the NAB Young Footballer of the Year in January, after an impressive hat-trick against his former club Sydney FC on Boxing Day.

Petratos said one of the reasons for staying on with the team was to continue learning at a high level.

“I am enjoying my football here in Brisbane which is important but I’m also learning every day from the coaches and other players which is just as important,” he said.

“I’m proud to be a part of this club and I’m really looking forward to the season coming up.”

Petratos helped the team in its FFA Cup qualifications last week, with his assistance, the team managed to score four goals and a clean sheet against
Stirling Lions.

He is also joined by teammate and club veteran Luke Brattan, who signed on till the end of the 2016/7 season.

Brattan has been a part of the Roar set-up since 2008, coming through the Foxtel National Youth League ranks as an emerging talent but only properly finding his feet after head coach Mike Mulvey gave him a starting berth in January 2013.

He said signing on for more time at Roar was not a tough decision.

“It was an easy decision to make, I love Brisbane and I love this club,” Brattan said.

“I want to continue to work hard and bring more success to Brisbane Roar.”

Head coach Mulvey said he was excited to see what the two will do in this season’s premiership and championship as well as their Westfield FFA Cup and AFC Champions League campaigns.

“Luke and Dimi are two players who grew before our eyes last season,” Mulvey said.

“They both made telling contributions to our team’s success and I’m absolutely delighted they’ve decided to extend their time with Brisbane Roar.”