Tunisian Saihi signs new contract with Montpellier

Jamel Saihi (R) challenges AS Nancy's Lossemy Karaboue (L) in a French Ligue 1 match on 17 March

Tunisian midfielder Jamel Saihi has signed a two-year contract extension with French club Montpellier.

The 25-year-old has played 22 matches for the the Ligue 1 side this season, winning him plaudits and an international call-up for the Africa Cup of Nations.

He is now contracted to remain at the French side until June 2016.

Montpellier are currently second in the French top division, one point behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.

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