Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies has signed a new five-year contract with the club to put an end to the speculation of his future.
Davies, 24, has played 220 times for the German giants since he arrived from Vancouver Whitecaps at the age of 18.
The attacking left side has won 13 trophies with Bayern, including five Bundesliga titles and one Champions League, but with his deal in the summer, Davies seemed ready to leave the club.
Real Madrid was strongly associated with signing the Canadian on a free transfer – with some reports that even claimed that a deal had been agreed – while Man United was also credited with an interest in Davies.
However, Davies has now written a new five -year -old deal with Bayern, who has taken his time with the club until 2030.
Speaking after the news about his contract extension was announced, Davies said: 'I am very happy that I expanded my contract with this great club.
'I came to FC Bayern when I was 18 and just wanted to learn as much as possible every day to become one of the best in my position.
'Now I am looking forward to another five years together. I have achieved a lot here, but there will be more. '
Bayern sports director Christoph Freund added: 'Alphonso Davies has become one of the best players in the world in his position at Bayern and has attracted a lot of interest.
“The fact that he wants to continue here with us shows Bayern's status in international football and that Alphonso has found his sporting house in Munich.”
Davies, who has also scored 15 times in 56 caps for Canada, has been given rave reviews for his versions in Germany in recent years.
He is seen as one of the best attacking full backs on the planet, with the 24-year-old scored 12 goals and offers 34 assists for the club.
From January 1 he was able to agree a pre-contract with a foreign side, but Davies has decided to spend the peak years of his career at Bayern.
“Phonzy has been playing for Bayern since he was 18 and quickly embraced the club,” added Bayern's director of Sport Max Eberl.
'We see him as one of the figures in the new generation of our team that are increasingly taking responsibility. He grew up here and will continue to grow with the team. '
So far, Davies has played 25 times for the club this season and his decision to stay is an important boost in front of Vincent Kompany.
Bayern is currently at the top of the Bundesliga, six points free of reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen, while they are confronted with Celtic in the play-off round of the Champions League.
Davies and Bayern return to action on Friday when they entertain Werder Bremen.
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