BLACKBURN Rovers are delighted to announce that Tugay has today signed a new 12-month contract with the club.

The 37-year-old has committed to his eighth season with Rovers, putting pen-to-paper on a new deal.

Signed in the summer of 2001 from Glasgow Rangers by former manager Graeme Souness, Tugay quickly established himself as a firm favourite with both team-mates and supporters alike.

A former Turkish international with 94 caps to his name, Tugay has made more than 250 appearances for the Ewood Park club scoring 11 goals.