Craig Gardner signs new two-year contract at West Brom
Versatile Albion midfielder Craig Gardner has signed a new two-year contract at the Baggies with a further 12-month option in the club's favour.
The 29-year-old's current deal was due to expire at the end of the season, but the club have decided to tie down the Solihull-born man until the summer of 2018.
"It's brilliant for me to extend my contract, especially at a time when the club are bringing in some top players," said Gardner. "This is a great family club and the lads are brilliant to play with.
"I just want to keep playing Premier League football alongside some top players that can hopefully help us climb into the top ten."
A former Aston Villa and Birmingham City midfielder, Gardner joined the Baggies on a free transfer in the summer of 2014.
He's made 81 appearances for the club so far and scored six goals, three of which came last season.
Although Gardner has struggled to hold down a place in his preferred position of central midfield, head coach Tony Pulis is a fan of his versatility.
The former Sunderland man can play attacking midfield, holding midfield, or on the wing, and has even been used at full-back when necessary.
