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Sneijder extends Galatasaray stay

Netherlands playmaker Wesley Sneijder has committed his immediate future to Galatasaray after agreeing to terms on a new contract.

Galatasaray has confirmed Netherlands international Wesley Sneijder has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2017-18 season.

Sneijder, 31, joined the Turkish Super Lig heavyweights from Inter in 2013. The former Ajax and Real Madrid player has lifted the league title twice during his time in Istanbul.

He will reportedly earn 4.5 million euros ($5 million) per season, with possible bonuses of 250,000 euros ($280,000) apiece for winning the championship again or reaching the last 16 of the Champions League.