LONDON - Turkish international midfielder Tugay has signed a new one-year contract with English Premiership side Blackburn, the club confirmed Tuesday.
The 36-year-old has been at the club for six years since former Rovers manager Graeme Souness signed him from Rangers in 2001 for 1.3 million pounds.
He retired from international football in 2003 when Turkey failed to reach the following year's European Championships but returned this season.
Tugay has been a key figure for Mark Hughes' side this season and has scored twice, against Basle in the UEFA Cup and Tottenham in the Premier League in November.
05/15/2007 11:32 GMT