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‘He will continue with us for a long time’ – Atletico confident of Hernandez stay

The France international was heavily linked with a January move Bayern Munich, but the Rojiblancos hierarchy remain defiant

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo is confident Lucas Hernandez will remain at the club in the long-term despite continued interest from Bayern Munich.

Recent reports in Spain earlier this month suggested Bundesliga champions Bayern were preparing to trigger the defender's €80 million (£71.8m/$91.5m) release clause in January.

Those reports were swiftly denied by Atletico’s executive director Miguel Angel Gil Marin, though he appeared to leave the door open for a summer switch.

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The 22-year-old, who has spent his entire career with Atletico, insists he is happy in the Spanish capital but is also willing to keep his options open for the future.