Squillaci stays loyal to Bastia

Ex-France international Sebastien Squillaci has extended his contract with Bastia for a year despite the Corsican outfit’s relegation to the third division by French football’s financial watchdog.

The 37-year-old defender, who had been sidelined since last October because of ruptured cruciate ligaments, was out of contract with the fallen Ligue 1 side. But the club confirmed on Monday that Squillaci had extended his contract for a season.