Perfect present for Berbatov
Saturday, January 29, 2005
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Striker Dimitar Berbatov has celebrated his 24th birthday by signing a new contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
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Win achieved
The striker, previously tied to the club until 2007, agreed the extension to his contract with the UEFA Champions League contenders just before the 4-0 Bundesliga home win against VfL Bochum 1848 on Saturday.
Birthday present
Berbatov, 24 on Sunday, joined Leverkusen from PFC CSKA Sofia four years ago and has made 106 appearances. He has been a key man in Europe this season, scoring three goals for the German side in six group-stage games. Leverkusen travel to Liverpool FC on 22 February for the first leg of their first knockout round tie.