The FC Bayern has today announced that four important players have prolonged their contracts with the club. Germany internationals Thomas Müller (26) and Jerome Boateng (27), and Spain international Javi Martinez (27), have agreed contract extensions with the FC Bayern Munich through 30 June 2021, while Xabi Alonso (34) has accepted the clubs’s offer of a contract extension through 30 June 2017.

Thomas Müller has been at FC Bayern since the year 2000. Jerome Boateng joined the club from Manchester City in 2011, Javi Martinez from Bilbao in 2012, and Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid in 2014.

Thomas Müller: “I have the feeling and am convinced that FC Bayern can play very successful football over the next few years. I’m proud and delighted about extending my contract.”

Jérôme Boateng: “I’m pleased and happy at the chance to extend my stay here, I’m looking forward to the years ahead and aim for continuing great success with FC Bayern. This is a big contract for me and I’m delighted.”

Javi Martinez: “I’m very happy and proud about extending my contract until 2021. We have a magnificent team. Munich is a perfect city for a professional footballer, everyone is very respectful here and it’s all come together.”

Xabi Alonso: “I’m pleased and delighted about extending my contract for one further year. My family and I are very happy in Munich, and that’s the most important thing.”