Bruno
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PUBLISHED
17:00 30th June 2014
by Paul Camillin
I can see their qualities and I am sure they'll continue to be key for us in the season ahead."
Sami Hyypia
Sami Hyypia
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Brighton & Hove Albion trio Casper Ankergren, Bruno and Inigo Calderon have each signed new one-year contracts with the club. The three have resumed pre-season training at the club's brand new American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing, and are set to feature in Saturday's pre-season curtain raiser at Lewes.Albion manager Sami Hyypia commented, "Casper, Bruno and Inigo have been important members of the squad in recent years, and I am pleased they have agreed terms with club for another year.
"They're experienced heads with a lot of games between them, they know the Championship well and they give us continuity within the squad.
"I had a limited knowledge of all three, but David and Nathan have given me some sound input on the entire squad - including the three of them.
"Having had a chance to review a number of DVDs from last season, I can see their qualities and I am sure they'll continue to be key for us in the season ahead."
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Ankergren joined Albion on a free transfer on 6th August 2010 after previous spells at Leeds United, along with Brondby and Koge in his native Denmark.
The 34-year-old has made a total of 75 appearances for the Seagulls to date and his has been given another one-year contract.
Bruno is entering his third season with the Albion after arriving from Valencia on a free transfer on 26th June 2012
The 33-year-old has been an integral part of the club’s recent consecutive play-off finishes, making a total of 64 appearances for the Seagulls and scoring two goals after spending three years at the Mestalla.
Inigo Calderon is currently the longest-serving player in the squad having joined the club on midway through the 2009/10 season, making his debut in the 2-1 victory at Walsall on 16th January 2010.
He has made a total of 171 appearances for the Seagulls, scoring 15 goals after playing for the likes of Alaves and Alicante in his native Spain.
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