Wesley Sneijder has admitted that he was "really happy" to have signed a new contract with Galatasaray.

In recent months the 31-year-old had been linked with a move away from the Istanbul-based club at the end of the season.

However, the 31-year-old has instead decided to tie himself to Gala until the summer of 2018.

"I am really happy and I feel really comfortable here. My wife loves the city and club. My new baby will be born here," the Dutchman told the club's official website.

"I never had doubts about the contract. The most important thing is feelings - how I feel and how the board feels about me. When that is there, money will never be a problem."

Sneijder joined Gala from Italian side Inter Milan in January 2013.