Gradel spent much of last season on loan at Bournemouth (Getty)

Leicester City winger Max Gradel has extended his contract with the Foxes by one year.

The 20-year-old, who signed a new three-year deal towards the end of last season, will now stay at the Walkers Stadium until 2012.

Manager Nigel Pearson told the club website: "Max is a promising young player who has done very well for us since I arrived at the club."

Ivory Coast-born Gradel was on loan at Bournemouth last season.