Schalke extend Varela stay
25 Jun 2008 - 17:13:00
Uruguay international midfielder Gustavo Varela has signed a new one-year contract extension with Schalke.
The 30-year-old has seen his time in Gelsenkirchen ruined by a number of injuries, but the club remain convinced that Varela can battle back to become a valuable squad member.
General manager Andreas Muller told the club's official website: "We've always been convinced of his qualities as a footballer and his attitude.
"He has always put himself at the service of the team and his identification with the club is exemplary."
Varela himself added: "All I want to do is play football again at last and contribute to the success of the team at Schalke.
"In my six years here the people have seen that I have never gone easy on my body for this goal. But now I'm fit again and only looking forward."