By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Claudio Pizarro close to agreeing a new deal with Werder Bremen

At the age of 40, Claudio Pizarro isn't ready to put an end to his footballing career yet.
Claudio Pizarro.
Claudio Pizarro.Photo: Niklas B, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Claudio Pizarro is set to put pen to paper on a new deal with Werder Bremen, Deichstube understands.

According to the German news outlet, the parties only need to sort out the last details before the 40-year-old can sign a one-year extension.

After scoring Werder Bremen's equaliser in the 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, Pizarro said that he still has the desire to play football professionally.

Pizarro has scored six goals in 28 appearances for Werder this season.

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