Burki 'delighted' as Swiss keeper agrees new Dortmund contract
Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki is set to quash speculation about his future by signing a new contract with the Bundesliga giants in the next week.
Linked to Chelsea recently, Burki has confirmed he will commit to Dortmund after reaching an agreement over an extension to his deal.
The 29-year-old revealed the news after Saturday's 1-0 win at Fortuna Dusseldorf, which came thanks to Erling Haaland's stoppage-time header.
Burki, currently under contract until the end of the 2020-21 season, said he hoped to complete formalities after negotiations led to a fresh agreement, and Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc confirmed that would happen within days.
"I'm delighted and hope we can get together in the next week to get everything sewn up," Burki said, quoted by newspaper Ruhr Nachrichten.
"I feel very comfortable here, I've been through a lot with BVB over the years and always felt the love of the club."
Zorc postmatch presser:
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) June 13, 2020
“We have agreed with Roman Bürki to extend his contract. We’re pleased to continue to have Roman in goal for us.” pic.twitter.com/BgIKpMIgcg
The Switzerland shot-stopper will get his wish, Zorc confirmed, indicating Dortmund are eager to tie down the player they signed from Freiburg five years ago.
Zorc said: “We have finally agreed and will also sign the contract in the next few days. I am very happy about the fact we have Roman in the team for more years to come."