A beloved former Red Sox player will return to the team’s coaching staff with a new multi-year contract.

Jason Varitek, who most recently held the role of “game planning and run prevention coach” in Boston, is set to stay on the Red Sox’ staff for at least two more seasons with a new contract, according to MassLive’s Sean McAdam . Varitek’s previous deal had expired when Boston’s season ended earlier this month.

Just last week, the former Red Sox captain wasn’t sure if he was going to stay in Boston due to his expiring contract.

“You have to see everything that goes on. Have I dumped everything I’ve had to make this organization better? And the people that you mentor, coach, and be a part of? Yes. Do I want to continue to do that? Yes,” Varitek told WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show” last

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