Jon Mellish: Carlisle United midfielder signs new two-year deal with League Two club

Jon Mellish joined Carlisle from Gateshead in 2019 after winning the National League young player of the year award

Carlisle United midfielder Jon Mellish has signed a new two-year deal to stay at the League Two club until at least the summer of 2023.

The 24-year-old scored 16 goals in 49 appearances for the Cumbrians last term after switching from centre-back.

His new contract includes the option of a further 12 months at Brunton Park.

"Jon covers more blades of grass than anyone else on a match day and he's adding more to his game," Carlisle boss Chris Beech told the club website.