Pat Baldwin is set to remain with the U's next season, with a new deal likely to be signed in the next few days.

Baldwin, who has spent seven years with the U's follow his release from Chelsea, looks certain to sign after a few complications have been ironed out.

After a difficult campaign ravaged by injury in 2007/2008, 'Rio' became a regular under Paul Lambert, and is Colchester's second longest serving player behind Kem Izzet.

Speaking to the East Anglian Daily Times, Baldwin stated "It's not quite official yet, but I will be playing for Colchester United next season.

That's been my intention for weeks now, and I'm 99% certain to sign in the next few days. I'm really looking forward to the start of pre-season and beginning all over again.”

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