Lille have extended Hamza Igamane’s contract until June 2031, despite the Morocco international having been out of action for 10 months with a serious knee injury.
The Ligue 1 club officially announced the agreement on 7 November, underlining their continued belief in the 23-year-old forward during his lengthy recovery.
Lille president Olivier Letang said the new deal was intended to send a clear message of support to the player.
“It was important to us to show Hamza, through this contract extension, the immense confidence we have in him,” Letang said.
He added that the club would continue to pay particular attention to Igamane’s health and wellbeing, while expressing his conviction that the striker can return to his best level after such a prolonged absence.
Igamane made an encouraging start to life at Lille before suffering his injury. During his first six months with the club, the Morocco international scored nine goals in 18 appearances in all competitions.
His return to team training is scheduled for after the November international break. That will represent an important stage in his recovery before a possible return to competitive action.