The Saints announced a new 10-year lease with the state of Louisiana that will keep the team in New Orleans through at least 2035.

The announcement ends a lengthy negotiation for a new deal with the state, as the previous lease was not finalized beyond 2030.

“Discussions about this agreement have spanned two administrations, a global pandemic and Hurricane Ida,” Saints owner Gayle Benson said. “Now today, I am totally happy that we will be sending a signed copy of this agreement to the NFL for their approval.”