Marcin Wasilewski: Leicester City defender signs new deal

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Marcin Wasilewski scores for Leicester in the FA Cup third round against Tottenham in JanuaryImage source, Rex Features
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Marcin Wasilewski scored against Tottenham in the FA Cup last season, his second goal for Leicester

Leicester City defender Marcin Wasilewski has signed a new one-year contract with the Premier League champions.

The 36-year-old Poland international provided cover for first-choice centre-backs Wes Morgan and Robert Huth last season, starting just eight games.

He said on Instagram:, external "Signed a new contract. I am glad I will be one year longer part of this team and club."

Wasilewski joined City on a free transfer in the summer of 2013.

He has made a total of 72 appearances for the club, scoring two goals.

The centre-half has won 60 international caps but last played for Poland in 2013 and is not in their squad at Euro 2016.

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