Kyle McFadzean expected to report back in with Chesterfield squad
Veteran defender Kyle McFadzean is expected to be part of the group that returns for pre-season training at Chesterfield next week.
The vastly experienced central defender has been in talks over a new deal to extend his stay at the club beyond his 40th birthday, which falls early next year.
McFadzean originally joined Chesterfield on a short-term contract in January of last year after leaving Blackburn Rovers and did well enough to be offered a 12-month extension last summer.
Despite his years he subsequently made 43 appearances last term and was an ever-present for the run-in.
Speaking this week, assistant manager Danny Webb said the matter had been left with head of recruitment Neill Hornby.
"He is having dialogue with the agent and as far as I’m aware the talks are extremely positive and I fully expect to see Kyle return for pre-season,” said Paul Cook’s no.2.
McFadzean has stacked up 600 appearances across a career that has taken him to Sheffield United, Crawley, MK Dons and Coventry, among others.
When he signed in at Chesterfield he said his main aim was to try and get the club promoted, adding: “That’s a big thing for me.”
The chance to finally achieve that ambition after two failed attempts and end his pro career close to home remains.
Speaking earlier in the summer, Webb described the 39-year-old as “one of our fittest and consistent players last season.”