Kristensen extends Brisbane Roar contract

Jan 16, 2017 - 3:24 AM Danish midfielder Thomas Kristensen will stay in the A-League for another two seasons after signing a contract extension with Brisbane Roar.

Kristensen, 33, has been a standout for the Roar since joining the club in the off-season as a replacement for club champion Corona.

He said it was an "easy decision" to stay put.

"It's nice for myself and my family to know where our future lies, the focus now is to continue to perform well in the remaining matches," Kristensen said.

"In football, you have good and bad spells but I believe in what we are doing and I know that this group can be successful if we work hard for it."

Kristensen has made more tackles than any other A-League player this season and also leads the Roar for interceptions, forming an impressive defensive midfield partnership with skipper Matt McKay.

But the 11-time former Danish international also has an eye for goal, scoring four times in his 14 appearances for the club to date.

Kristensen and McKay have both re-signed but several other important figures at the club - including coach John Aloisi, striker Jamie Maclaren, defender Luke DeVere and attacker Dimi Petratos - are all coming off contract.

Fourth on the A-League ladder, Brisbane have lost their past three matches and take on the Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium on Saturday.

Source: AAP