FIVE things you need to know about Lucas Hernandez
The defender has earned rave reviews for his performances at the back alongside Diego Godin and Stefan Savic this season.
The 21-year-old is regarded as the future of Atletico's back line but the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona have all been linked with a summer move.
But Atletico have warded off interest from some of Europe's elite clubs by tying their star man down to a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2022.
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Lucas Hernandez has signed a new five-year deal with Atletico Madrid
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Hernandez had been a target of Jose Mourinho
And Hernandez expressed his delight at agreeing a new contract.
"I'm very happy to renew with the team of my life," Hernandez said.
A statement on the club website read: "Lucas Hernandez has extended his contract with Atletico for two more seasons.
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"Since his beginning in Atletico's lower categories, his career has been brilliant, standing out in all the stages until he made it into the first team in the 2015-16 season.
"This season, the French left-back has continued his great progression, playing 20 matches so far. He is also a regular in the squad lists of the French under-21 national team."