Van Bommel Extend Contract Until 2011

Berlin - Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel has extended his contract with German major league club is a year older until 2011, the club said on Wednesday.

Dutch player van Bommel, who joined Bayern in 2006 from Barcelona, has a role in his team move into the Champions League quarter-final and their return to the top of the Bundesliga standings this season.

"I wish to extend this contract for another year," said defensive midfielders 32-year-old in a statement. "I want to work with the team and win the title. It is our target for this year and next year."