Okocha eyes new Hull deal

Playmaker keen on Premier League swansong

Last updated: 29th May 2008

Okocha eyes new Hull deal

Okocha: Hull hope

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Veteran playmaker Jay-Jay Okocha is keen to secure a new contract with Premier League newcomers Hull City.

The former Bolton and Nigeria star was considering hanging up his boots at the end of the season, but the lure of a top-flight swansong is giving him second thoughts.

Okocha made 18 league appearances for the Tigers last term, with eight of those outings coming from the bench, but failed to score a single goal.

Phil Brown's side secured top-flight football for the first time in Hull's history with a 1-0 victory over Bristol City in the play-off final at Wembley last Saturday.

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And Okocha has told Brown that he would be more than happy to extend his stint at the KC Stadium.

He told the Daily Express: "I would love to still be part of this as there's a lot still to do.

"If they want me, I'd gladly stay."