PORT Adelaide forward Brett Ebert has secured his future ahead of next week's AFL exchange period, signing a contract extension with the club.

The new deal, which took several months to be negotiated, almost guarantees Ebert will finish his career at the Power.

It also keeps alive Port Adelaide's hopes of having two players with the famous surname at Alberton next season, with homesick West Coast midfielder Brad Ebert - cousin of Brett - having requested a trade to Alberton.

Despite the delay in re-signing, Brett said he never contemplated leaving.

"It's great to be able to sign on and stay here at the Power," Ebert said.

"I've been here nine years now and made some really good friends over the journey.

"I would love to be a one-club player and help us get back up to where we belong."

Ebert struggled for consistency this year, playing only 12 games after a severely interrupted pre-season.

The 27-year-old had LARS surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in round 21, 2010 and was struck down by a virus as he neared a comeback.

He spent much of the first half of the season with the Port Magpies, but returned to the Port Adelaide team late in the year, kicking three goals in the club's historic win over Melbourne at Adelaide Oval in round 24.

Coach Matthew Primus answered calls for Ebert to be moved into the midfield, giving the left-footer the freedom to play on the ball at different times.

Primus said he was keen for the strong-marking forward to continue his development as a midfielder.

"I think Brett grew into his role this year playing a bit more through the midfield," Primus said.

"We'll be looking forward to him continually improving in that role next year by being more consistent and dynamic.

"That starts with a solid pre-season where we'll be looking to work on his endurance levels."