thaisiambet Portuguese right-back Thiago Santos has agreed a contract extension with Lille until 2029 amid interest from Barcelona. thaisiambet

Lille have confirmed that Thiago Santos has extended his contract, keeping the Portuguese right-back at the club until the summer of 2029, with the 22-year-old linked with a move to Barcelona, ​​L’Equipe reported on Tuesday.

Thiago Santos joined Lille from Estoril in the summer of 2023 for €6.5m on a five-year deal. He has become a key player for the French side and has caught the eye of several clubs, including Barcelona, ​​who are looking to add a right-back to their squad.

However, Lille have shown they do not want to lose Thiago Santos in the near future, with the club reaching an agreement with the player to extend his contract until the summer of 2029. 

‘LOSC announces today the contract extension with Thiago Santos. The Portugal international defender will stay with LOSC until 2029,’ the club said in a statement. ‘By extending today’s contract, Thiago Santos and LOSC demonstrate their mutual trust and ambition.’ ( thaisiambet )