Bergara extends Real Sociedad deal

 Bergara extends Real Sociedad deal

MADRID, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Real Sociedad confirmed an agreement to keep midfielder Markel Bergara at the club for the further three seasons on Thursday.

The 26-year-old product of the club's youth system has made 89 first team appearances for the team and is a regular this season in the starting 11's of coach, Philippe Montanier. He has started all seven of Real Sociedad's matches this season.

Bergara's breakthrough season came last year as he won over Montanier in the closing weeks of the campaign, turning out 11 times as the club struggled successfully to avoid relegation¹.

The midfielder's contract was due to expire at the end of the current season, but his good form has convinced the club to extend his contract until the end of June 2016.

"I am very happy to be in the club where I have always wanted to play. It is the dream for anyone who has come through the youth system," said Bergara, who insists he can improve as a player.

"I have not hit my ceiling yet and I have the feeling I can give a whole lot more," he continued.

Earlier in the day, Real Sociedad's Basque neighbors, Athletic² Club Bilbao announced they had extended the contract of striker Gaizka Toquero for a further three campaigns. Toquero, whose deal also concluded at the end of June 2013, has also agreed a new three year contract and has a buyout clause of 25 million Euros.

1 relegation   

n.驱逐，贬黜；降级

参考例句：

• Liaoning team lost this game, is still deeply avoid relegation zone. 辽宁队本场失利后，仍然深陷保级区。 来自互联网
• In society, relegation is based on your income. 社会上的规类是以你的收入为基准。 来自互联网

2 athletic   

adj.擅长运动的，强健的；活跃的，体格健壮的

参考例句：

• This area has been marked off for athletic practice.这块地方被划出来供体育训练之用。
• He is an athletic star.他是一个运动明星。