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Mainz defender Julian Baumgartlinger signs contract extension

Xinhua, May 13, 2015 Adjust font size:

Mainz and defender Julian Baumgartlinger agreed on a contract extension until 2019, the German Bundesliga club confirmed in an official statement on Tuesday.

Mainz extended the expiring contract of Austrian international defender Baumgartlinger, who penned a four-year deal until June 2019.

"Julian Baumgartlinger is one of the cornerstones of the team. He is an absolute leader with his running ability, physical presence and personality. We are delighted that he opted to stay with us," Mainz manager Christian Heidel said.

The 27 year old defender, who joined the Nuellfuenfer from Austrian side Austria Wien in 2011, made overall 91 Bundesliga appearances.

"I feel in good hands with this club, team and city. This decision was a very important one for me so I wanted to give me enough time," Baumgartlinger said.

12th placed Mainz encounter newly promoted and 10th placed Cologne at the 33rd round of Bundesliga on Saturday. Endi