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Dundee United captain Lee Wilkie has signed a new contract to end speculation linking him with Rangers.

Dundee United skipper signs extension

Dundee United captain Lee Wilkie has signed a new contract to end speculation linking him with a move to Rangers. The 28-year-old defender has put pen to paper on a three-year extension to his current deal which will keep him at Tannadice until May 2012. Wilkie joined United on trial ahead of the 2006/07 season after being released by rivals Dundee following three serious knee injuries. He impressed enough to earn a permanent contract in October 2007 and was named club captain by boss Craig Levein in January 2008.

Influential

A statement on the club's official website read: "Dundee United today confirmed that club captain Lee Wilkie had signed a three year extension to his current contract, securing him to the club until May 2012. "Lee has now played over 80 games since joining Dundee United and is a hugely influential and important player for the club. "His commitment to Dundee United for a further three years is another positive move for the club. "Discussions with other out of contract players continue and it is hoped that further announcements might be made next week."

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