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Jardim extends contract with Ligue 1 champions Monaco until 2020

The Venezuelan has inked fresh terms with the club on the back of guiding them to the French championship during the 2016/17 campaign

Leonardo Jardim has extended his contract with Monaco until 2020, the Ligue 1 champions have confirmed.

Jardim, 42, has seen his stock rise significantly after guiding the club to the French league title during the 2016/17 campaign - Monaco's first top-flight championship in 17 years.

There had been speculation on Tuesday that the Venezuelan - regarded as one of Europe's most promising young coaches - was set to move to the Chinese Super League, per Portuguese outlet A Bola.