Huntelaar took to his personal Twitter and Facebook accounts to break the news, drawing to an end speculation linking him with a move away from Germany.

"I want to thank all the Schalke fans for their patience over the past period. From the beginning I’ve had a good feeling with the club and the fans," Huntelaar said.

"I believe that we can achieve beautiful things in the Bundesliga and Champions League. I'm proud that I can be part of this beautiful club."

The Netherlands striker's future had been open-ended of late, with a number of clubs around Europe linked with a move for the player's signature as his deal with the Bundesliga outfit neared its end.

However, the 29-year-old has now drawn this speculation to an end after revealing he has put pen to paper on fresh terms to keep him at Veltins-Arena for another three years.