Marseille's latest update: Théo Hernandez, the striker who has been in excellent form for the club this season, has signed a new contract with the club until 2024.
The news was announced on Wednesday by Marseille president Jean-Michel Aulas and coach Lucien Favre. The 21-year-old French forward has been a key player for the team this season, scoring 16 goals in 28 appearances in all competitions.
Hernandez, who joined Marseille from Ligue 2 side Angers in 2017, has made a big impact since then, helping the club to secure promotion to Ligue 1 last season and reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League this year.
The new deal means that Hernandez will remain at Marseille until 2024, giving him even more time to develop his skills and continue making an impact for the club.
Favre praised Hernandez's performance during the recent match against Paris Saint-Germain, saying "Théo is one of our best players, he is a real threat and he is always looking to score goals."
Aulas added "Théo has shown his commitment and determination throughout his career, and we are very happy to have him staying at Marseille until 2024."
The new contract is also seen as a boost for Marseille, who are currently sitting second in the Ligue 1 table and hoping to win their first league title since 2015-16.
Overall, it seems that Marseille has done well to keep hold of its star player, and it remains to be seen how Hernandez performs over the next few years, but one thing is for sure - he will be a valuable asset to the club.