Captain Howedes extends Schalke stay

Schalke skipper Benedikt Howedes has extended his contract with the club for a further three years to keep him at the Veltins Arena until 2020.

The 27-year-old - currently sidelined with a thigh injury - has been with the club since 2001 and was due to see his deal expire in 2017.

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