Sylvain Wiltord extends Olympique Lyon contract

Monday, May 22, 2006, 23:59 [IST]

LYON, May 22: France striker Sylvain Wiltord has extended his contract with Olympique Lyon for two years with an option for another year.

''Olympique Lyon confirms its agreement with its international striker Sylvain Wiltord,'' the five-time French champions said in a statement today. No financial details were available.

The 32-year-old striker joined Lyon in 2004 after spending four seasons with Arsenal.

A member of the French Euro 2000-winning team, Wiltord is in the squad for the World Cup finals in Germany.

Reuters

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