Three Brighton and Hove Albion players sign new one-year contracts

Three Brighton and Hove Albion players have signed new one-year contracts with the club. Casper Ankergren, Inigo Calderon and Bruno Saltor have each re-signed and started pre-season training at the club’s new American Express Elite Football Performance Centre in Lancing. Albion manager Sami Hyypia said: “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.” All three are available for the Seagulls’ opening pre-season friendly at Lewes on Saturday (5 July). Kick-off is at 3pm. Ankergren joined Albion on a free transfer in August 2010 and has made 75 appearances for Albion, having played previously for Leeds United and Brondby and Koge in his native Denmark. Bruno is starting his third season at Falmer after arriving from Valencia on a free transfer in June 2012. The 33-year-old has been an integral part of the club’s recent consecutive play-off finishes, making 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 in 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.