SOCCEROOS keeper Mitch Langerak has declared that he will remain at Borussia Dortmund this season, rejecting the chance the join rival German clubs.

Langerak is Dortmund’s no. 2 behind Germany World Cup back-up keeper Roman Weidenfeller.

And his club status was one of the reasons Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou elected Club Brugge’s Mat Ryan for the World Cup, despite being almost four years Langerak’s junior.

Langerak, who turns 26 in August, has two years to run on his Dortmund contract but said extensive chats with coach Jurgen Klopp has convinced him to stay.

“I’m going to stay at Dortmund, I’m happy there, my football’s going forwards,’’ Langerak said.

“Maybe there is interest, maybe not, but I’m happy at Dortmund and I’ll stay.

“We’ve already spoken about that in depth with my agent and the club.

“I’m very happy where I am and the club are happy with me as well, I certainly won’t be tempted or anything like that. Not at this point

“I’ve had some really positive chats with the trainer and I’m happy with the way things are going so there’s no reason to change.’’

Langerak has played 10 games for Dortmund since signing from Melbourne Victory in 2010.

He’s only won three Socceroos caps in that time due to former coach Holger Osieck’s insistence on playing Mark Schwarzer in friendly games.

However Langerak, whose appearances have included Champions League fixtures, said he feels he is progressing.

“A lot of people think the grass is always greener elsewhere, but if you sit back and look at things objectively the decision is very clear for me,’’ he said.

“I could agree (stagnation) that could be the case, but to be honest I don’t feel that when I play and I’ve proven that.

media_camera Langerak at Socceroos training during the World Cup. Pic: George Salpigtidis

“I’ve come in some massive games when Weidenfeller has been injured or sent off, or thrown in the morning of the game. It hasn’t fazed me in the past.

“Of course you want to play every game, but I’m developing and I’m at a club where I’m wanted.

“People might say ‘Langerak’s not playing regularly’, but you have to look at what’s in front of me.

“Weidenfeller is the clear German number two and he’s fantastic for us. He’s fantastic to train with and I’ve learnt a lot.

“It’s important I keep enjoy what I’m doing. As long as you’re happy where you are, that’s the main thing.’’

Langerak refused to discuss the disappointment of not playing in the World Cup, though he hopes to play a part in some of the six friendlies Australia has pencilled in before the Asian Cup.

“It’s just how it goes,’’ Langerak said.

“We’ll see how things pan out (he said of the friendlies).”