Lucas: It's really exciting what Atletico are preparing for next season LaLiga Signed a contract until 2024

French international Lucas Hernandez has spoken about his joy at having committed to Atletico Madrid after signing a new contract until 2024.

Capable of playing at left-back or in central defence, Lucas put pen to paper whilst in Russia for the World Cup.

"Atletico Madrid are the club of my life, they've given me everything and I'm very happy with my renewal because it was what I wanted most," he admitted.

"They've always trusted me, since I came into the youth team and gambled on me, I'm very grateful.

"For me it's an honour to have been part of our academy and have made it to the first team, with the club gambling on me like that.

"I can't do anything else than thank them for their trust and pay them back on the pitch."

There is still plenty of work left to do though and the brother of Real Madrid full-back Theo explained that there is more to come.

"The club has grown so much in the past few years," he reflected.

"We have a very important project, I'm very excited about what we're preparing for next season.

"They are making a big effort for Atletico Madrid to keep growing and it's something that excites all of us players."

However, the versatile defender was also keen to send a message to those in the stands.

"I want to thank our fans, for me they're the best in the world," he added.

"They continuously support on the pitch and on social media, they're always with us through the good and bad.

"It's something we should always be thankful for because it's very important for us."

Lucas started at left-back in France's win over Australia, lining up alongside Antoine Griezmann while new signing Thomas Lemar was an unused substitute.