The midfielder joined the Bluebirds on loan from the Pirates last January and impressed as Chippenham’s form improved greatly under new manager Mike Cook.

Russe made his debut for the Gas first-team in August last year, coming on as a substitute in the 5-1 EFL Trophy win away to Wycombe Wanderers.

The young midfielder was largely part of the development squad but was included in the 24-man squad that went to Portugal in the 2019 pre-season.

Cook told the club`s website: “Luke is a player who I have long admired and I am sure will become an integral part of the club going forward in the next few seasons.

“In his games for the club so far, he has shown to be an outstanding defensive midfield player and somebody who became well liked and appreciated by the team for his hard work and effort. An unassuming lad who was taken by the support and welcome given to him by the board of directors and fans last season.

“When we first spoke with Luke regarding the club and its plans for the next three seasons he was genuinely impressed by the commitment and ambition of the chairman and directors with the stadium and progress towards playing in the National League”.