Monchengladbach extend contract of midfielder Johnson

Berlin May 12 (IANS) Borussia Monchengladbach confirmed US international Fabian Johnson has agreed on a contract extension for two years which will keep him with the Bundesliga football club until June 2020.

Johnson s contract was due to expire in 2018 but the midfielder put pen to paper on a two-year extension on Thursday.

It is great to continue playing for this great club. After my transfer from Hoffenheim three years ago it was my goal to develop further and to play internationally. I managed both. Therefore I am very happy to stay here Johnson said.

The 29-year-old midfielder joined Monchengladbach from league rivals Hoffenheim in 2014 to provide 12 assists and 10 goals in 69 appearances.

Since 2011 Johnson has worn the jersey of the US national football team where he scored two goals in 54 caps.

With his versatility on the pitch and his reliable character he became one of the leading players within the team. We are glad that we have him with us for the next three years Monchengladbach s sporting director Max Eberl said.

The Foals currently sit in the ninth place in the standings. They encounter relegation threatened Wolfsburg in the 32nd round in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

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