Mansfield Town defender Krystian Pearce has become the latest member of the Stags’ squad to commit his future to the club.

The former Torquay United man joins goalkeeper Brian Jensen, defenders Mal Benning and Lee Collins and midfielders Jamie McGuire, Mitchell Rose and Jack Thomas in signing new deals at One Call Stadium.

Pearce made 36 Sky Bet League 2 starts during the 2015-16 campaign where he showcased both his defensive ability and his calmness in possession.

“I’m just happy to be signing again because I believe in the squad and what the gaffer’s (Adam Murray) trying to do here,” Pearce said.

“Obviously the gaffer’s always said to me that I’m a big part of his plans which is obviously a major reason why I want to be here next season and, in fact, even the chairman said to me after one of the games that he wants me to be here next season so that was always good to hear from the chairman and the gaffer.

“He’s a very good coach and obviously he’s had a whole new group and he’s made them mould quite quickly and as you’ve seen, we’ve all thrived under him so it’s only going to be even better next season.”