Munich, Nov 28: French midfielder Franck Ribery has put pen to paper for a one-year extension with German giants Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga football club has confirmed.
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With the one-year extension, he extends his stay at Bayern until June 2018. His contract was about to expire next season, reports Xinhua.
Since his arrival, he has provided 108 goals and 164 assists. In 2013, the midfielder was named as the European Player of the Year.
"I am very happy to be able to play another year for Bayern," Ribery told the club's official homepage.
"This great club and the city have become my home, not only sporting but also private. I am looking forward to many wonderful moments together with the supporters and I would like to contribute more to the club's success."
The offensive midfielder was part of the French national team from 2006 until 2014, where he marked 16 goals in 81 caps.
Bayern Munich currently sit three points behind Bundesliga front-runners Leipzig in the standings.
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