Bayern optimistic over Robben renewal
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge expects Arjen Robben to follow in the footsteps of Franck Ribery and sign a renewal with Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is confident Arjen Robben will sign a one-year renewal with the Bundesliga champions.
The Netherlands international's existing contract is due to expire at the end of the season and Bayern recently held talks with the winger to discuss a new deal.
No agreement has been reached as of yet, but Bayern are hopeful the 32-year-old will follow in the footsteps of Franck Ribery, who penned a one-year extension on Sunday.
"We have also spoken with Robben over a contract renewal," Rummenigge said at a fan event.
"He wants to wait until Christmas, but there is nothing to suggest we will not agree a one-year renewal with him as well. I think things will work out.
"Ribery and Robben might be turning 34 and 33, respectively, but they still give us something extra."
Der Arjen hat's gemacht November 27, 2016
Robben has netted four goals in 10 appearances in all competitions for Bayern this campaign.
Get FourFourTwo Newsletter
The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.
'People will remember us because we got to No.1 in the world rankings and achieved great things - but our biggest regret is that we didn’t win anything': Ex-Everton star Kevin Mirallas opens up on 'honour' of being part of nation's golden generation
‘I’m sure we’d have finished in the top four or five if he hadn’t joined Chelsea in January. Him leaving damaged the team, but we couldn’t stand in his way’: Alan Curbishley reflects on failed Champions League dream after selling key player