OFFICIAL: Serge Gnabry extends his Bayern contract until 2026

Serge Gnabry's new contract announced during the team presentation

His deal, which will now run until 2026, finally puts an end to speculation surrounding his future - after several clubs expressed their interest in the winger.

As revealed by Sportsmail, Chelsea were weighing up a move with 'tentative' enquiries made, while Arsenal, Manchester United and Man City were linked.

However, Gnabry, 27, has now decided to stay in Bavaria after penning fresh terms.

His extension was announced this afternoon during a team presentation.

Gnabry: "It's special because I can play here with my friends at the highest level. I certainly wouldn't experience that at any other club. I want to experience great moments here again - and not somewhere else. The hunger for big titles doesn't go away."

Gnabry: "I thought a lot about what I wanted as a player for the next few years - and came to the conclusion: I want to stay at Bayern, win everything here again, especially Champions League. Celebrating titles, but this time with our fans."

Salihamidžić: "Serge, as the good and trusting discussions with him and his agents have shown, identifies with our path and with FC Bayern. He is at the core of our team, he has brought a lot to the club so far and he will continue to be an important player for us."

Hasan Salihamidžić: "We are happy that Serge Gnabry has extended his contract at FC Bayern until 2026. Serge has become a face of FC Bayern, he is a German international, a goal threat - and he still has potential that he will fulfill"

Kahn: "Serge came to Munich at the age of 22 and has developed into a Champions League winner and national team player. We need top international players like him to achieve our big goals."

Oliver Kahn: "With his spectacular style of play, Serge Gnabry is a player for whom the fans come to the stadium. We are happy that we have extended his contract and are pleased that he remains an important part of our team."