LOSC signs Brazilian defender and extends Ismaily’s contract for a season

LOSC signed the signing of a Brazilian defender this Friday. The latter signed a contract for one season, until the end of June 2024.

Mercato LOSC: Ismaily returns to Lille for a season

Thanks to his satisfactory performance with LOSC this season, Ismaily Gonçalves dos Santos says Ismaili convinced the technical staff and the management of the club to extend his adventure in Lille. While his initial contract ended on June 30, he signed a new one which binds him to Lille until the end of next season. “Ismaily’s experience and talent will once again be at the service of LOSC next season. The Brazilian defender, who was coming to the end of his contract this summer, extended his one-season lease with the Mastiffs, i.e. until 2024, ”communicated Lille OSC.

The 32-year-old arrived at LOSC last summer from Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) where he had terminated his lease due to the war. He played 23 games with Paulo Fonseca’s team and has been a starter 21 times. His season was marred by a major thigh injury that sidelined him for two months between February and April 2023. “I am very happy to continue at LOSC, a very big club, but also a very big challenge in my career. I thank all the supporters for their support and their kindness and I give them an appointment next season.Ismaily said.

Mercato LOSC: Létang happy with the extension of Ismaily in Lille

As for Olivier Letang, president of the Lille club, he welcomes the signing of the Brazilian: “We are very happy with the extension of Ismaily’s adventure with LOSC. Arrived after a long period of inactivity, Ismaily immediately showed the extent of his qualities. Great professional, model team member, ” Isma ” will be with us for the resumption of training on July 8th. »