Wolves winger Michael Kightly signs one-year contract extension

Michael Kightly, Bristol City v Wolverhampton (Getty Images)

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Wolves midfielder Michael Kightly has been handed a huge boost ahead of the Premier League season, after signing a 12-month contract extension to keep him at Molineux until the summer of 2013.

The England under-21 international has had an injury-plagued spell since Wolves were promoted to the top flight after playing a pivotal role in their 2009 promotion campaign.

Kightly is currently in pre-season training with the rest of the squad, and says it is a weight off his mind knowing his future has been sorted.

“It is good to know I’ve got another year, although I have felt so good during pre-season that I don’t feel like I need the extra security,” he told the club’s official website.

“Things have been going really well and I’ve been feeling fit and sharp.”

Kightly now seems determined to get back into the Wolves starting XI and show the Molineux faithful what they’ve been missing.

He continued: “The aim for me now is to get into the team and go out and show I’m still the same player I was maybe two years ago.

“I’m really looking forward to all the games and getting the chance to show what I can do.”

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy appears confident that his decision to offer Kightly a contract extension, despite playing just 14 times in two seasons, will soon be vindicated.

“Kights has had an unfortunate time with injuries over the last couple of seasons, but we all know the player he is when he is fully fit,” said McCarthy.

“He arrived during my first season and made a key contribution in the team winning the Championship title and getting into the Premier League.

“He’s had some tough times over the last couple of years and has had to work really hard but it’s great to see him fit again now and looking forward to a good pre-season.”