Lille coach Rudi Garcia signs new contract

By foxsports
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Lille coach Rudi Garcia has signed a new contract with the French league leader until 2014.

Garcia has guided Lille to within reach of its first league title since the 1953-54 season. His side is currently four points clear at the top with 10 games of the season remaining.

Lille announced the deal on its website Thursday.

Several Lille players have also signed new contracts recently, including midfielder and captain Rio Mavuba, goalkeeper Mickael Landreau, defender Mathieu Debuchy and highly rated Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard.

Garcia also played for Lille for six seasons during his playing career.