Football: Borussia Dortmund To Offer Kagawa A New Contract

Shinji Kagawa will be offered a new Borussia Dortmund contract, sporting director Michael Zorc has confirmed.

The Japan international's and ex Manchester united player's current deal expires at the end of next season, but the Bundesliga side are ready to tie him down further


Dortmund have been impressed by the Japan international's ability to deliver "under pressure" in recent weeks and will speak with him about extending his deal, which is said to expire next year.

The 28-year-old has enjoyed a strong run of performances for Thomas Tuchel's side after struggling for form and fitness in the early part of the season

"There will be talks with him and his agent," Zorc said. "We will see in what direction it goes.
"We've noticed that he played well. Shinji did turn it around and delivers strong performances under pressure."

Kagawa, who returned to Dortmund from Manchester United in August 2014, has managed two goals and four assists in his last nine appearances in all competitions.

He has played 181 competitive matches across two spells for BVB since joining for the first time from Cerezo Osaka in 2010.

Kagawa joined Dortmund from Japanese side Cerezo Osaka for just £300,000 in 2012 and quickly became one of the most highly-rated midfielders in German football.

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A big-money move to Manchester United soon followed but after two underwhelming seasons at Old Trafford, Kagawa moved back to Dortmund.

After overcoming early-season injury problems, Kagawa has hit a purple patch and has provided two goals and four assists in his last nine appearances for Tuchel's side.