Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has renewed his contract
with Napoli which is expected to extend till 2026.
The Italian champions announced the contract extension of
the African Footballer of the Year in a post on its official X handle on
Saturday.
“Victor and Napoli together until 2026,” said Napoli on social media, alongside a picture of the Nigerian international striker signing the new deal alongside club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis.
Victor & Napoli together until 2026 💙 pic.twitter.com/Gs0WVckkBw
— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) December 23, 2023
Napoli have not revealed any details of the new contract but
Italian media report that a release clause worth between 120 million and 130
million euros ($132 million and $143 million) has been inserted to ensure the
club do not lose their star player to Premier League suitors without cashing
in.
Osimhen’s previous deal would have expired in June 2025 and
his renewal has been a major subject of discussion in Italy since Napoli won
their first league title in over three decades last season.
He scored 26 league goals as under departed coach Luciano
Spalletti, Napoli captivated Europe with thrilling football and were crowned
champions for the first time since Diego Maradona was with the club.
In total Osimhen has scored 67 times in 118 appearances
since signing from Lille in 2020.
Napoli are however 14 points behind Serie A leaders Inter
ahead of their clash at rivals Roma on Sunday night and were dumped out of the
Italian Cup by Frosinone midweek.
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