Mario Gotze extends contract

[jafrfc 614]

Borussia Dortmund announced on Tuesday that their highly rated midfielder Mario Götze has signed an extension to his contract, which ties him to the Bundesliga club until 2016. Arsenal were one of several clubs interested in Götze and the news will be a blow to Arsène Wenger, who had seen the 19-year-old as a key part of the rebuilding of his Arsenal squad.

"Everyone knows how happy I am here and I want to be part of this project," said Götze, who was instrumental in bringing the German championship to the Westfalen Stadion last season and who has already won 12 caps for Germany. The sporting director, Michael Zorc, added: "We are very pleased that we are taking a step into the future together with Mario."

Götze is set to return to training after two months out because of a stress fracture of the pubic bone. The Dortmund manager, Jürgen Klopp, said yesterday that he hopes to be able to call on Götze for some part of the run-in. "We still have to keep an eye on the way Mario's body reacts to stress on a day-by-day basis," Klopp said.

Borussia Dortmund have already signed one of the most sought-after players in Germany for next season, with Marco Reus agreeing a five-year deal in January.

Finally returns to training. Going to find it hard work getting in the team considering how well Kuba has been playing. But when he's on form he's virtually unplayable.

[Creampuff 22,628]

Arguably on par with the likes of Rooney, Silva and Mata when on form.

[ClintonGrey 365]

Arguably on par with the likes of Rooney, Silva and Mata when on form.

Arguably?

Try 'definitely' and 'better'.

[King Jela 20,364]

Arguably?

Try 'definitely' and 'better'.

And allow me to add to the conversation by agreeing with you and using words like "fucking" and "correct".

[maverick1200 2,828]

And allow me to add to the conversation by agreeing with you and using words like "fucking" and "correct".

Yes but can he perform on a rainy Wednesday against stoke!

[Jimfanciesthedude 24,552]

Yes but can he perform on a rainy Wednesday against stoke!

lol

[Creampuff 22,628]

Arguably?

Try 'definitely' and 'better'.

Was I steaming last night?!

I would like to apologise to the people of RM for suggesting that Gotze was not significantly better than the players listed. Consider akin to having a computer virus.

I have failed you.

[The Godfather 71,905]

New contract?

Well that means Dortmund will receive a bumper offer if Gotze is to leave...£30-50 million I would bet would be needed.

Can only think City, Barca, Madrid and Chelsea could afford to pay that on 1 player.

[GlenH79 42]

Germany as an attacking force in the euros are going to be fucking phenomenal! They will get all the supply they need from midfielders like Schweinsteiger, Özil and Götze

[Jie RFC 12]

Germany as an attacking force in the euros are going to be fucking phenomenal! They will get all the supply they need from midfielders like Schweinsteiger, Özil and Götze

Gomez

Podolski Muller

Ozil Gotze

Schweinsteiger

[lau03143 84]

Gomez

Podolski Muller

Ozil Gotze

Schweinsteiger

Add to that Toni Kroos, Miroslav Klose, Kevin Großkreutz and Marco Reus then you've got one of the most exciting Germany teams in years.

Edit: Shame about their green away top!

[aird 3,777]

Don't forget Schurrle!

I've got money on Germany for the Euros

[disgruntled_bear 157]

Best thing for both parties. He'll learn more at Dortmund at this moment of his career.

[King Jela 20,364]

Yes but can he perform on a rainy Wednesday against stoke!

No, but he shouldn't feel bad, only a selective gifted few can.

The likes of Peter Crouch, Camerone Jerome, Paul McShane etc.

[gersandy 594]

The big ones will be gutted. Now if they want him they'll have to pay top dollar.

[rfcfraserrfc 262]

Germany have the potential to be number 1 again

[Maxo1873 201]

Yes but can he perform on a rainy Wednesday against stoke!

[WadeWilson 4,670]

Best thing for both parties. He'll learn more at Dortmund at this moment of his career.

BVB - "Echte Liebe."

[SwallowsHisOwnSpunk 7,798]

Don't forget Schurrle!

I've got money on Germany for the Euros

I like Lewis Holtby and Sidney Sam of Bayer Leverkusen aswell there seem to be loads of players released from German clubs or sold for little money they then get signed by another club and turn out to be a massive success.

Maybe we should be looking at young players released by Bundesliga clubs if we do our scouting right.

[hugh_capet 341]

still expect to see him move