Berlin, Feb 3 (IANS): Granit Xhaka has extended his contract with German football club Borussia Monchengladbach until June 2019.

"Granit has taken a great development during the last two and a half years. He became a very important player for our squad. We are pleased that we were able to bind him," Monchengladbach director of sport Max Eberl told the club's official homepage Monday, reports Xinhua.

Xhaka and Monchengladbach settled on a contract extension until June 2019 with an option for another year.

"I feel comfortable at Borussia as I finally arrived in my third season. So it was no question for me to extend my contract. I am proud and happy to play for Borussia in the future," Xhaka said.

The 22-year-old midfielder joined Monchengladbach from Swiss side FC Basel in May 2012 to score two goals in 64 appearances.

During his previous two years, from 2010 until 2012, at Basel the Swiss international marked two goals in 44 official matches.