Mats Hummels Signs Borussia Dortmund Contract Extension Until 2014

Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund have successfully concluded contract negotiations with highly rated defender Mats Hummels. BVB have confirmed on their official website that the centre-back has signed a contract extension until 2014.

The Germany international denied earlier on Tuesday that he was on the verge of signing a contract extension, but Hummels has now inked a new deal after all.

The 22-year-old is a product of the Bayern Munich youth academy, but he failed to secure regular first team action with the Bavarians. Therefore, he opted to join Dortmund in January 2008. He has since become a key player for the German table toppers.

“Mats is an absolute key player at Borussia and he plays an important role in our plans for the future. We’re pleased that we’ve managed to hold on to him for a longer period,” sporting director Michael Zorc was quoted as saying on the Dortmund website.

Meanwhile, Dortmund are keen to get attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa back to the club as soon as possible. The playmaker is currently recovering from a foot injury in crisis-hit Japan and BVB want Kagawa to return to Germany sooner rather than later.