Real Madrid reward defender Pepe with a one-year contract extension until 2017- Pepe has signed a one-year contract extension with Real Madrid
- The Brazilian has become a crucial player at the Bernabeu since joining
- Sergio Ramos recently signed a new long-term deal as well
Real Madrid defender Pepe has signed a one-year contract extension, the Spanish side announced on Friday.The Portugal international's previous deal expired in June 2016.A statement from Real Madrid read: 'Pepe has extended his contract for another season and will remain tied to the club until June 30, 2017.'
Pepe has made 195 appearances since joining Los Blancos from FC Porto in the summer of 2007 for a fee of £21.5million.
The 32-year-old centre-back made 25 league starts for Real last season to help the club finished second in La Liga.
Earlier this week, Real extended the contract of Spanish defender Sergio Ramos until June 2020.
The Spain international was linked with a summer switch to Manchester United but the move never materialised as the clubs haggled over a fee.
Pepe and Ramos are expected to start when Real begin their Primera Division campaign at promoted Sporting Gijon on Sunday.
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