Mainz midfielder inks contract extension

Jae-sung Lee has signed a contract extension with Mainz.

Mainz 05 have confirmed that Jae-sung Lee has signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him beyond the end of the season.

Die Nullfünfer announced the new deal for the 33-year-old midfielder without disclosing the length of the contract.

“Jae-sung is already halfway through his fifth season as a 05er and has consistently played a starring role for this team. He’s a brilliant role model on and off the pitch, who stuns everybody with his professionalism and the quality that he showcases,” said Mainz sporting director Niko Bungert. 

“We’re delighted that we’re able to continue our time together, and we are absolutely convinced that he has so much to offer us both as a player and as the person that he is.”

Jae-sung Lee, who has made 159 appearances for Mainz, scoring 28 goals and providing 24 assists, added:

“I’m delighted to have signed this extension to my contract at Mainz. It makes me proud to be able to continue wearing this shirt. I’m completely settled here and feel that I’m appreciated both as a player and as a person.”