 In the last game of the season on 19 May, Khedira scored the winner as "Die Schwaben" came from behind to defeat Energie Cottbus 2–1 and became champions for the first time in 15 years.On 9 July 2008, he extended his contract until the summer of 2011.In the ensuing season, he scored a career-best 7 league goals in 27 games, including both in a 2–2 draw against Bayern Munich on 13 December.