"A lot of effort, but not a lot of secrets," explained Vitorino Hilton, last fall, in our columns. And to add, about a possible extension for 2020-21: “We will talk about it at the end of the season, like every year. We will discuss with the president (Laurent Nicollin) and the staff, to see. I will give my feelings, I will listen to theirs, and we will see if we continue or not. ” Well, the feeling is ultimately good, on both sides. At 42, he will be 43 next September, "Vito" is re-wearing the colors of Montpellier. His ninth contract in favor of the club dear to the Nicollins. Anything but a surprise, it had been in the air for several weeks. The one that OM found too old in 2011, letting it spin among the future champions of France 2012, will therefore chain a tenth season in the Hérault.
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With 321 matches (11 goals), he is already the sixth most capped player in the club. With 483 matches in Ligue 1 (20 goals), in the jerseys of Bastia (2003-04), Lens (2004-08), Marseille (2008-11) and therefore Montpellier (2011-?), He is very close to join the closed club of players in more than 500 matches in the French elite. Club which has only 21 elements within it so far. Remember that this Brazilian defender, who went through Chapecoense and Parana in his native country, started his European career in Switzerland, with Servette Geneva (Oct. 2001-Feb. 2004).
"We are delighted that he continues the adventure for another year with us before selling it to NASA for them to examine his body"
Laurent Nicollin"It is the most beautiful because I think it will be the last, explains the person concerned, about this extension. So for me, it's the most beautiful of all. It's more of a dream. I had that of playing until 40 years old and there, having the opportunity to play still at 43 at the high level, it is exceptional. I'm going to make the most of it. ” Also quoted by the MHSC website, President Nicollin savored this news. Before indulging in a touch of humor which he has the secret, while affection for this player apart in the history of this club: "One more season. Is this the last of the last? We will see… But I am very happy that Vito has accepted the challenge of doing one more season at the MHSC. "I think he will still bring us a lot so we are delighted that he will continue the adventure for another year with us before selling it to NASA for them to examine his body." Meanwhile, Montpellier supporters will continue to enjoy their “Capitao” for another year. At least.
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