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Lucas Hernandez extends Atletico Madrid deal until 2022

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Image: Lucas Hernandez has committed his future to Atletico

Lucas Hernandez has signed a new deal with Atletico Madrid that runs until 2022.

The 21-year-old defender was a reported target for Manchester United as well as several other top European clubs.

He looks set to start Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at Real Madrid, with Atletico missing Jose Maria Gimenez, Sime Vrsaljko and Juanfran through injury.

"I am very happy to renew with the club I have spent my whole life with," said the French Under-21 international, who has made 20 appearances this season.

"It is great news for all Atletico fans, he is a player with enormous potential with a spectacular future to come," said Atletico's sporting director Jose Luis Caminero.

Hernandez's brother Theo is also in high demand after a stellar season on loan at Alaves from Atletico Madrid with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City among those willing to pay his 24m euro (£20m) release clause.

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The pair's father Jean-Francois Hernandez also played for Atletico between 2000 and 2001.

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