Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim signs contract extension

Monaco have announced that manager Leonardo Jardim has signed a contract extension.

The Portuguese coach will remain at the Ligue 1 outfit until 2019, having added an additional four years to his existing deal.

"I'm pleased to be making this long-term commitment to Monaco," he told the club's official website. "This contract extension is a mark of confidence from the club and the directors.

"We have worked hard this season to put in place this new project and I'm convinced that the best is still to come. There are lots of quality youngsters in this team.

"We need to continue with what we've shown this season. The club is ambitious and so am I."

Monaco are on course to secure a spot in next season's Champions League, lying third in the table with two matches remaining.