Michael Ihiekwe: Tranmere Rovers defender signs one-year deal

Michael Ihiekwe played 35 National League games for Tranmere last season

Tranmere Rovers defender Michael Ihiekwe has signed a new one-year contract with the National League club.

The 23-year-old has made 82 appearances for Tranmere since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2014.

Rovers manager Gary Brabin told the club website: "We worked hard with him last season and I think we saw plenty of improvement in his game.

"He is still only 23 and has a lot of potential. I believe there is still more to come from him too."