Schweinsteiger signs Bayern deal to 2016
China Daily | Updated: 2010-12-13 08:08
MUNICH, Germany - Bayern Munich fans had double cause to celebrate on Saturday as the team's 3-0 home win over St Pauli was followed by Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger announcing he had signed a contract extension until 2016.
The deal comes after reports had linked the 26-year-old with Real Madrid and Manchester United.
With microphone in hand, Schweinsteiger kissed the Bayern badge on his chest after telling his side's fans at Munich's Allianz Arena: "It is the best solution for both sides.
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