We are delighted to confirm that Ben Close has signed a new two-year contract at Rovers.
The midfielder has committed his future to the club until the summer of 2026.
Prior to a season-ending injury suffered in January, the 27-year-old was in excellent form for Rovers with a string of accomplished performances.
“I’m really pleased to get this sorted,” Close said. “I really feel that the club is going in the right direction and I’m looking forward to being a part of it over the next two years.
“The way the second half of the season has panned out and if we can keep a lot of the group of players we’ve got now together, I think we’ll have a really good chance of achieving success next year and in the years to come as well.”
Close joined Rovers in the 2021 from Portsmouth and has made 82 appearances, scoring six goals.
Manager Grant McCann said: "We're very pleased to agree a new deal with Ben.
"Before he picked up the unfortunate injury at Bradford, he was in top form. His performances were of a very high standard and we turned down some bids for him in January.
"We are looking forward to getting Ben back fit because he's integral for us and how we play."
