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Swansea City FC news: Leon Britton signs one-year contract extension

Swansea captain Leon Britton has signed a one-year contract extension to remain at the Liberty Stadium until the summer of 2018.

Britton turns 34 next month and has made 514 appearances for a club he first joined on loan from West Ham in December 2002.

But the veteran midfielder remains a key part of the Swansea scene and was recently appointed captain following Ashley Williams' departure to Everton.

"Signing the extension was a very easy decision, like most of my contracts at Swansea have been," Britton told the club's website.

"I spoke to the chairman (Huw Jenkins) and said, 'If you are happy to have me, let's just keep the same terms'.