Official | Jae-sung Lee signs new Mainz contract | OneFootball

Mainz have today announced the contract extension of Jae-sung Lee (33) beyond the summer.

The South Korea international joined the Bundesliga club from Holstein Kiel in 2021 and has since established himself as a key player, returning 28 goals and providing 23 assists across 159 appearances in all competitions.

“Jae-sung is already halfway through his fifth season as a 05er and has consistently played a starring role for this team,” said Niko Bungert, M05 sporting director.

“He’s a brilliant role model on and off the pitch, who stuns everybody with his professionalism and the quality that he showcases. We’re delighted that we’re able to continue our time together, and we are absolutely convinced that he has so much to offer us both as a player and as the person that he is.”

Lee added: “I’m delighted to have signed this extension to my contract at Mainz. It makes me proud to be able to continue wearing this shirt. I’m completely settled here and feel that I’m appreciated both as a player and as a person.”

The 33-year-old has four goal contributions (two goals, two assists) in 19 Bundesliga games this term.

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