Zé Roberto backed by Bayern
Monday, June 20, 2005
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German double winners FC Bayern München have agreed a one-year contract with Brazilian midfielder Zé Roberto.
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Speculation ended
The German double winners resolved the terms of the deal with Zé Roberto over the weekend to end speculation that he would be leaving the club. The left-sided player is currently in action for his country at the FIFA Confederations Cup in Germany.
Offer rejected
The 30-year old, who joined Bayern from Bayer 04 Leverkusen in 2002, had turned down the club's original offer in April and had been linked with a move to Spain. Zé Roberto played 22 Bundesliga matches for Bayern last season and appeared eight times in the UEFA Champions League.