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Leverkusen extend contract with goalkeeper Leno

Leverkusen extend contract with goalkeeper LenoBerlin, Sep 11 (IANS) German football club Bayer Leverkusen has extended the contract of custodian Bernd Leno until June 2020.

The 24-year-old German international extended his current contract, stipulated until 2018, ahead of schedule for two years to stay at Leverkusen, the "Werkself" confirmed on Saturday, reports Xinhua.

"Bernd is a great goalkeeper," Leverkusen chairman Michael Schade said. "He proved that for fives year, every week and game after game. With him, we have bound an exceptional goalkeeper on a long term."

 

Leno stands since 2011 between Leverkusen's post and has made 167 competitive appearances ever since. His performances earned him a call up into Germany's national squad where he made his debut in May 2016.

"I feel very comfortable here," Leno said. "I have seen a steady development not only with me but within the team. I am totally convinced that the extension is the right move for me."

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