The Japan international, who made such a superb impact in his first six months in Germany before injury struck, wants to extend the terms of his deal with the German champions
By Gary Niblock
Japan international midfielder Shinji Kagawa has opened talks with German champions Borussia Dortmund with the intention of signing an extension to his current contract that runs out in the summer of 2013.
Kagawa, who joined Dortmund from Cerezo Osaka for €350,000 [£310,000] last summer, proved an instant hit in his first six months in Germany. He now wants to put his future on a more secure footing, in the wake of reported interest from several foreign teams, including Manchester United.
"We have already had an initial conversation with Dortmund director of football Michael Zorc,” Kagawa's agent Thomas Kroth told Bild.
“Both parties are interested in a longer-term contract.”
Kroth also said that the 22-year-old is eagerly waiting for the 2011-12 season.
He added: "Shinji is really looking forward to the new campaign and the great atmosphere in the Signal-Iduna-Park. The contract talks will probably resume sometime during pre-season."
Kagawa, who scored eight league goals in his first season, made a substitute appearance in Dortmund's final Bundesliga game against Eintracht Frankfurt having been out since January with a broken foot.
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