Cañizares extends Valencia deal

Valencia CF have extended goalkeeper Santiago Cañizares's contract until 2005.

Current deal
The 32-year-old's current deal was due to expire in 18-months' time but the club have acted to keep him at the Mestalla stadium. Valencia spokesman Jordi Brussola said: "The player is very happy, as are the club."

uefa.com Team of 2001
Cañizares, who has regained the No1 jersey for Spain, was recently voted into uefa.com's Team of 2001, polling over 55 per cent of the vote, following a series of inspired performances in the Primera División and the UEFA Champions League.

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