Sven Bender signs Borussia Dortmund extension until 2021
Tuesday 23 February 2016 15:00, UK
Sven Bender has signed a new deal with Borussia Dortmund and urged his team-mates to follow suit.
The 26-year-old midfielder, who joined Dortmund in 2009, has penned a contract extension until 2021.
Several leading Dortmund players, including playmaker Ilkay Gundogan and central defender Mats Hummels, have repeatedly been linked with moves abroad.
But Bender told the club's official website: "We have brought some very good discussions to a conclusion. I am extremely happy to be wearing the black and yellow jersey into the future.
"I would be glad if some of my other team-mates would therefore follow in the coming weeks."
Dortmund are second in the Bundesliga, 15 points clear of third-placed Hertha Berlin and on course to return to the Champions League next season. They are eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
"I am happy that a player with such strength of character has decided in favour of a future with us," said Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke.
