Butt pens new Magpies deal
21 Dec 2007 - 10:45:13
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- Butt pens new Magpies deal
Former England midfielder Nicky Butt has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract which will keep him at Newcastle United until 2009.
The 31-year-old midfielder's current deal expires at the end of the season, but Butt has agreed a one-year extension with the option for a further year beyond that.
Butt has made 93 appearances for the Magpies since joining them from Manchester United in summer 2004.
Speaking back in November, Magpies boss Sam Allardyce admitted he wanted to keep Butt at St James' Park.
"Nicky Butt has been one of our most consistent players this season," he said.
"Contract talks go on above me, but talks are going on. I don't know how far along they've gone but they're happening.
"He's someone I'd like to stick around. He's started this season, has played in virtually every game and has been one of our best performers.
"I'd like to give him another one, maybe two-year contract."