Swansea City have secured the services of Alan Tate until 2015 after the defender put pen to paper on a new contract.

The 28-year-old, who is expected to be sidelined for six months with a broken leg, joined the Swans in 2004 from Premier League champions Manchester United.

"I'm delighted to sign the contract because it shows the club have a lot of faith in me,” Tate told the club’s official website.

"It will take me well into my 30s and who knows what will happen beyond that, although obviously I would like to stay even longer.

"It will depend on injuries and form, but I would love to finish my career at Swansea and, with a bit of luck, I hope that could happen.”

Tate has racked up 300 appearances in his Swansea career.