Bayer Leverkusen have secured the services of Karim Bellarabi after signing the winger down to another year, following the activation of a clause in his contract.

Bellarabi, 24, spent last season on loan at Eintracht Braunschweig where he excelled under Torsten Lieberknecht, despite their relegation to the 2.Bundesliga.

The 24-year old has fired Leverkusen into fourth in the Bundesliga, scoring eight goals in the league and providing two assists – which saw the German earn his first senior cap.

His previous deal was set for renewal in summer 2015 and Leverkusen wasted no time in securing Bellarabi until 2017.

Bellarabi joined Leverkusen form Eintracht Braunschweig in 2011, where he spent two years before being loaned back to the club for the 2013/14 season.

Leverkusen announced the contract extension on their official Twitter account: “Bayer 04 have activated the option to extend the contract of Karim Bellarabi until 30 June 2017.”

The winger has made a total of 61 appearances in the Bundesliga, scoring 12 goals.