Kightly signs new Wolves deal

18 July 2011 11:40
Winger Michael Kightly has penned a new 12-month contract extension at Wolves after recovering from two seasons of injury problems.[LNB] The 25-year-old has made only 14 appearances since Wolves' promotion to the Premier League in the summer of 2009 because of ankle and knee injuries.[LNB]But he returned for the end of last term and his form in pre-season has earned him a new two-year deal, keeping him at Molineux until the end of the 2012/13 season.[LNB]Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is delighted to have Kightly fit and available again, and he said on the club's website: "Kights has had an unfortunate time with injuries over the last couple of seasons, but we all know the player he is when he is fully fit.[LNB]"He arrived during my first season and made a key contribution in the team winning the Championship title and getting into the Premier League.[LNB]"He's had some tough times over the last couple of years and has had to work really hard but it's great to see him fit again now.[LNB]"It's great news that he's signed a new contract to extend his stay with us, and I know how keen he is to go out and show what he can do again this season."[LNB]Kightly joined Wolves from non-league Grays for £25,000 in 2006 and quickly showed himself to be one of the bargains of recent years.[LNB]He was expected to make an impression at Premier League level after starring in the Championship, and he is confident that can still be the case.[LNB]Kightly also has the carrot of a potential longer-term deal on the table if he can rediscover his top form.[LNB]The winger said: "It is nice that the club came to me and asked me to sign another year. Hopefully I can now get back out and prove my fitness and prove myself again as the same player I was two years ago.[LNB]"If that happens then there may well be the chance to commit my future to the club further, and I'd be delighted to do that.[LNB]"I understand that, after the last couple of years I've had, I wouldn't be offered another long-term contract.[LNB]"At the same time, though, I'm not the sort of person who would want to walk away on a free as some other players might do. I think this deal is good for all of us."

Source: Team_Talk