Despite a 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen have received some good news this weekend- Keeper Rene Adler has extended his current contract with the club until 2012.
The 22 year old regarded as one of the best young goalkeeping talents in Germany, has been with the club since 2000, but took over as the number one last season.
“I am glad that we have reached this agreement. Something good is developing here in Leverkusen and I want to be a part of the building of this young team” Adler announced.
The club’s leadership have also declared themselves delighted with the news.
“Rene Sadler plays a key role in our young team and in our future plans” explained business manager Wolfgang Holzhäuser.
“Within twelve months he has cemented himself as the number one, and shown just why he is regarded as the best young keeper in Germany” he added.
Sports director Rudi Völler explained that Adler had shown his class often enough in the past months to justify these claims.
“His style of playing is the way of the future. We are delighted to have him here.”
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