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Grafite extends Wolves contract

30 Jun 2009 - 12:50:15

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Wolfsburg's Brazilian striker Grafite has signed a new one-year contract extension with the Bundesliga champions.

The 30-year-old struck up a deadly partnership with Edin Dzeko last term and new coach Armin Veh is delighted to have retained the services of the South American.

He told the club's official website: "Grafite is a class striker and enormously important for the squad. I am delighted I will be able to work with him long-term."

Grafite himself added: "I am delighted to have extended my contract and am looking forward to playing in the Champions League.

"The squad has a great deal of promise and I am looking forward to playing a part in a successful future for the club."

Meanwhile, Dzeko seems likely to accept that he will still be with the Wolves, despite strong interest from AC Milan.

He added: "I want to go for it again in the Bundesliga and I'm really looking forward to the Champions League.

"I feel very comfortable in Wolfsburg and will be giving 100 per cent for the club next season."