Robben Extends His Bayern Contract

Arjan Robben (30), the Bayern Munich and Dutch international, has extended his contract with the German giants until 2017. The former contract was to expire in 2015.

There was speculations in some quarters of the media, that he may leave at the end of his contract, as a number of clubs were interested in signing him.

But in order to put the rumour to rest he said recently, that it was a matter of time, before he will extend his contract. And now it is done.

Arjan Robben

After the highly gifted winger had put pen to paper, he said that he was happy to sign a new deal, which will afford him the opportunity to win more trophies with the Baverian club.

''I am very happy that the contract has been signed now and I will continue to fight for trophies with Bayern,'' he said.

''I am currently in my fifth year at Bayern and there are three more to come. This is the perfect signal to show that my family and I are happy in Munich and at Bayern,'' he added.

''I am looking forward to the next few years and many more titles,'' he said.

The chairman of the club, Mr Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, said after the player signed the new deal. Read also: africanfootie.blogspot.com

''Arjan has proved his worth to FC Bayern. He is a fundermentally important member of the team and will now remain so for the years to come.''