Official: Tiago Ilori Extends Contract With Sporting Lisbon

Defender Tiago Ilori has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Sporting Lisbon until 2015, the club announced on Thursday.

The capital club also disclosed that they are negotiating with the agent of the 20 - year - old Portugal youth - teamer to further extend that agreement by an additional season.

''Tiago Ilori has renewed his contract with Sporting until 2015, as provided for in its contract. Young defender is guaranteed for two more seasons, without prejudice to renewal for another season, as they arise talks with his agent,"Sporting Lisbon stated on the official website.

Ilori, who was courted by teams in Ligue 1 in the winter transfer market, has been a player of Sporting Lisbon since the 2006 - 2007 season.

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