We are delighted to announce that defender Nathan Smith has signed a new deal at Port Vale.

Smith has agreed terms and has signed up for another three years at Vale Park.

The new deal will see his contract run up until June 2020.

Nathan has started every game since the start of the season and has made an impact in League One.

The defender was nominated for Player of the Month for August after being recognsied by the EFL for his performances.

Smith has three goals to his name already in the 2016/17 season, including a winner against Rochdale at Vale Park.