Towering Leicester City captain Wes
Morgan has signed a new contract with the club to June 2019, the Premier
League champions said on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old played every minute of
Leicester’s title-winning campaign and was a key part of their shock
success, forming a rock-solid central defensive partnership with Robert
Huth.
“To commit my future to Leicester City
is a wonderful feeling,” Morgan, who joined the Foxes in January 2012
from rivals Nottingham Forest, told the club’s website.
“Everyone knows how I feel about playing
for this club and with my team-mates so I’m proud to have the chance to
carry on wearing the shirt long term.
“Lifting that Premier League trophy was a moment I will never forget and it’s still sinking in.”
Morgan has gone on to make 196 appearances for the Foxes, scoring eight goals.
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri
added: “Wes is a leader and a warrior. I’m so happy that he’s committed
his future to Leicester City Football Club. It’s a wonderful time to be
part of this team.
“Last season was so special and Wes was fantastic. Now we have another huge season ahead of us and we need him.”
AFP
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