Lille completes contract extension with center-back Tanguy Nianzou..

Lille announced on their official website on Tuesday that the club has extended the contract of its French center-back Tanguy Nianzou.

According to Lille’s official statement, Nianzou has signed on a new three-year deal with the club which runs until the summer of 2029.

After completing his contratc extension procedures, Nianzou, who was interviewe by the Lille’s official website again, said: "I feel excellent, both physically and mentally. My relationship with my teammates is great, and life at the club has been wonderful."

"When the opportunity for this quick contract extension arose, I didn't hesitate for a second. My experiences over the past few months have given me the confidence to plan for the future, and I’m truly happy about that! Now, my focus must remain on what’s most important: maintaining a high level of performance and enjoying the game."

"I’m already looking ahead to our next match, where we need to put in a strong performance. We’ll then make the most of the upcoming break to ensure we return even stronger for the match against Lyon. And, of course, I’m always thinking of our fans, your encouragement means so much to me, and I hope to continue having your support!"

About Tanguy Nianzou

The 24-year-old Nianzou was born in Paris, France, on June 7, 2002. He is 1.91 meters tall and primarily plays as a center-back but is also capable of playing as a defensive midfielder. He holds dual French and Ivorian citizenship.

Nianzou joined the Paris Saint-Germain youth academy at the age of 14 and completed his first-team debut in December 2019.

During his time with PSG, despite limited playing opportunities due to intense competition for spots, he was part of a squad that achieved a domestic treble, winning Ligue 1, the Coupe de la Ligue, and the Coupe de France.

After his contract expired in the summer of 2019, Nianzou joined Bayern Munich on a free transfer.

During his two-year stint at Bayern, he completed the Bundesliga title and the DFL-Super Cup Double twice. 

In August 2022, Nianzou joined Sevilla for a fee of €16 million.

During his four-year stint with the club, Nianzou won the UEFA Europa League title once.

After his contract expired in the summer of 2026, Nianzou joined Lille on a free transfer.

Since joining Les Dogues, Nianzou has made 6 appearances for the Ligue 1 side across all competitions, providing 1 assist.

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