Mangala, who moved to VfB from RSC Anderlecht in summer 2017, has made 24 Bundesliga appearances so far this season as well as three in the DFB Cup. The midfielder netted his first top-flight goal in the home match against 1. FC Köln on 23 October 2020.
In total, Mangala has turned out 80 times for VfB in all competitions (44 in the Bundesliga, 29 in Bundesliga 2 and seven in the DFB Cup), scoring two goals and setting up six.
VfB sporting director Sven Mislintat:
“Orel’s development over the last few years has been extremely positive. We firmly believe he has all the ingredients to be a top player. We’re very pleased that we’ve managed to tie down a player of his calibre to VfB for even longer.”
Orel Mangala:
“I’m delighted to remain a part of the VfB family with these magnificent fans. We have a good team spirit and a good atmosphere on and off the pitch. I feel very happy here and I thank VfB for their faith, which I want to repay with my performances. For me right now, it’s about getting fit as quickly as possible so that I can continue to help the team.”