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Declan Rice reacts as Pablo Zabaleta extends West Ham United contract

West Ham United have handed Argentine right-back Pablo Zabaleta a one-year contract extension after another impressive campaign from the veteran defender.

The 34-year-old has shown no sign of slowing down since arriving the London Stadium in July 2017, featuring in 65 games so far, including 26 this term, and both club and player are happy to continue their association for one more season after the option in his contract was exercised.

Zabaleta has been crucial to manager Manuel Pellegrini’s plans this term, while also helping summer signing and fellow right-back Ryan Fredericks come to grips with the demands of Premier League football.