Borussia Dortmund have confirmed Brazilian midfielder Antonio Da Silva has signed a contract extension which will see him stay with the club until the summer of 2012.
The 32-year-old, who has played 17 games for the Bundesliga leaders, is still a big part of plans at the Signal Iduna Park and he has penned a one-year deal with the option for another term.
A statement on the club’s official website reads:
“Borussia Dortmund midfielder Toni da Silva has agreed a new one-year contract with sporting director Michael Zorc, meaning his contract will expire on June 30, 2012. The 32-year-old has an option for another year.”
Coach Jurgen Klopp who worked with the player at Mainz added: “We are very pleased that we can continue our co-operation.”
Dortmund take on relegation strugglers Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.
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Borussia Dortmund Agree 2012 Extension With Antonio Da Silva