Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has stressed that winger Arjen Robben is a key player for the Bavarians and has advised the club to offer the Dutchman an extension to his current contract until 2013.
A number of recent reports suggested that Bayern are considering cashing in on Robben this summer and sign Borussia Monchengladbach attacker Marco Reus as the former Real Madrid star’s replacement, but Heynckes is keen to keep the winger at FCB.
“We need a top player like him [Robben]. Personally, I would definitely advise the club to offer him a new deal,” Heynckes was quoted as saying by Kicker.
“He is a player who can really make a difference. I have a feeling that the tendency within the club is to offer him an extension as well.”
The 27-year-old Robben joined Bayern Munich from Real Madrid in the summer of 2009 and has since won one Bundesliga and one DFB Pokal title.