Nafti agrees to Blues stay
13 May 2008 - 15:17:36
Birmingham City midfielder Medhi Nafti will remain with the club despite their relegation after agreeing a one-year contract extension.
The Tunisia international will be with the Blues in the Championship next term after taking up a 12-month option on his contract.
The 29-year-old midfielder could have left St Andrew's on a free transfer this summer.
"Medhi has a good pedigree and is an international player," said manager Alex McLeish.
"He is not afraid to take the ball and that's the type of player I'd like to have at Birmingham City.
"He's a great character and brings a good spirit to the dressing room.
"He trains the way he plays, he gives everything in training and everything on a matchday.
"Medhi is the type of player that I identify with and want to bring into the club."
Meanwhile, the Blues have also handed one-year deals to teenage pair Jared Wilson and James McPike.