German youngster Weigl extends contract with BVB
Xinhua, December 21, 2016 Adjust font size:
Julian Weigl has extended his contract with Borussia Dortmund for another two years, the 'BVB' announced in an official statement on Tuesday.
The 'BVB' employ Weigl, a much-courted German youngster, as an offensive midfielder. He penned the two-year contract extension ahead of schedule, which will keep him in Dortmund until June 2021.
"We are very pleased that Julian has decided to stay with us for the long term," Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said, adding that "he is already a personality despite his young age. He has managed to establish himself at the BVB in a very short time and is only at the beginning of his career."
Weigl joined Dortmund from second division side 1860 Munich in the summer of 2015. He immediately made a breakthrough into the first team, making an overall 39 appearances since his arrival. His performances with the 'BVB' in the Bundesliga earned him a spot in Germany's national team, where he made his debut in May 2016 against Slovakia.
"I feel very well cared-for in Dortmund as well as in the club," Weigl said, "It was a logical decision for me to extend my contract."
Dortmund currently sit in 4th place of the Bundesliga standings. They will face struggling Werder Bremen on January 21 after the winter break. Endit