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They extended the contract with the head coach Rudi Garcia for two more years.
With ten rounds remaining, the team is leading the French championship, four points ahead of the closest pursuer, "Marseille".
"This shows our ambitions," the club's statement declares.
Garcia, who himself wore the "Lille" jersey from 1982-1988, has been leading the team since 2008.
It is worth noting that recently new contracts were signed with the main squad players: Belgian Eden Hazard, goalkeeper Mickael Landreau, and defender Rio Mavuba.
