Marcus Fraser has signed a new two-year contract extension with St Mirren.
The Buddies favourite has committed until 2023 in a timely pre- Scottish Cup semi-final boost for boss Jim Goodwin.
The Paisley Saints take on St Johnstone this Sunday in a monumental last four clash at Hampden.
Fraser, 26, was out contract this summer but productive negotiations have been held over the past several weeks, culminating in the former Ross County star putting pen to paper.
And his manager reckons he's a contender for the club's player of the year award.
Goodwin said: “I am really pleased to get Marcus tied down for another couple of years. He has been a star performer from day one.
“He will no doubt be in the running for a Player of the Year award. It’s something we have been trying to do since the turn of the year, continue to extend the contracts of players who deserve to be rewarded.
"It’s another step in the right direction. These things don’t happen as quickly as you would like.
“People were going back and forth and everyone was trying to get the best deal for each other. But it wasn’t a difficult one to get agreed in the end, Marcus is very happy here.
"I am delighted with him and he’s a great professional and a great example for the rest of the group.”
