Cacau signs new Stuttgart deal

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05/03/2010 - Stuttgart, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Stuttgart have confirmed that striker Cacau has penned a new three-year deal at the Mercedes Benz Arena.

The Brazil-born Germany international was widely tipped to leave the Bundesliga outfit in the summer when his original contract was due to expire with the Premier League and Serie A likely destinations.

But he has ended speculation linking him with a switch away from Germany and the news has delighted sporting director Horst Heldt.

Speaking to reporters, Heldt said: "We always wanted Cacau to stay with us, so we're very happy that that's now the case."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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