Robben extends FC Bayern contract until 2015

After a few days of speculation that Arjen Robben might not extend his until 2013 running contract with FC Bayern Munich, the Dutch international has just done that by signing a two year extension of his existing contract until June 2015.

Bayern Munich had signed Arjen Robben from Real Madrid in August 2009 for 24 Million Euros. So far he has scored 39 goals in 61 Bundesliga matches winning the 2010 Bundesliga title and German Cup.

"We're extremely pleased that we've extended Arjen's contract a year before its expiry by two further years until 2015," commented Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. “Arjen is a very important player for FC Bayern, and also a guarantee of the club's continuing success in the future."

The timing of the contract extension is important for the club then now everyone can focus on the two finals coming-up - first the German Cup against Borussia Dortmund on May 12 and then the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea FC on May 19 at home.

"I've always emphasised that I feel very, very settled in Munich and at FC Bayern," commented Arjen Robben, “this is the reason I'm glad to extend my contract ahead of its expiry. FC Bayern is like a family to me. Two of my three children were born in Munich, and my family and I feel at home here. This contract extension is also the right decision for me from a sporting perspective. We have a magnificent team, and I'm certain we'll enjoy the maximum possible footballing success in the years to come."

Besides Arjen Robben other key players like Manuel Neuer, Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Mario Gomez had earlier extended their contracts until 2016.