BERLIN Wholesale NFL Jerseys China , May 16 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian defender Naldo and German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg agreed on a contract extension until June 2016, the "Wolves" confirmed in an official statement on Friday.
"Naldo is an absolute top performer and leader who has shown this season how important he is for our team. This another important personnel decision after the extension with Ivica Olic," Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs said.
The 31-year-old defender became a key player in Wolfsburg's defence, helping them to qualify for UEFA Europa League next season.
Ronaldo Aparecido Rodrigues, who is commonly known as Naldo Wholesale NFL Jerseys , joined Wolfsburg in 2012 after seven years at Werder Bremen. The defender scored eight goals in 55 appearances for Wolfsburg. He made overall 247 Bundesliga games and 31 goals.
"I want to continue playing successful soccer with Wolfsburg. My family and me fell comfortable here. That's why I am very pleased with the contract extension," Naldo said.
Wolfsburg completed the season on fifth place of the Bundesliga standings.
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