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Newly promoted Le Mans has signed veteran defender Djibril Sidibe until 2028

Newly promoted Le Mans signed veteran defender Djibril Sidibe on a two-year-contract on Tuesday with the option for an extra year. The 34-year-old right back was a free agent and is the sixth signing of the offseason for Le Mans, which hosts Brest in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Sidibe won the 2018 World Cup with France and made 18 international appearances.

Le Mans, a French football club, has signed experienced defender Djibril Sidibe until 2028 on a two-year contract with an option for a third year. The 34-year-old right back is the club's sixth signing this offseason, following their match against Brest in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Sidibe, who was a free agent, has a wealth of experience in international football, having won the 2018 World Cup with France and made 18 appearances for his country. He also helped Monaco secure the Ligue 1 title in 2017, featuring in the league's team of the year. Throughout his career, Sidibe has played for Lille, Toulouse, and Everton in various leagues, including Ligue 1 and the Premier League.

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