Mainz sign forward Jhon Cordoba to 4-year contract

Mainz’s Jhon Cordoba celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Munich and FSV Mainz 05 in March. (Matthias Schrader/AP)

MAINZ, Germany — Mainz has used its option to sign forward Jhon Cordoba on a four-year contract.

The Colombian spent the past season in Mainz on loan from Spanish club Granada.

Cordoba made 22 Bundesliga appearances for Mainz and scored five goals, including the winning goal in a 2-1 victory at champion Bayern Munich.

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