Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has renewed his contract with Napoli and he will be staying with the club till 2026.
Gatekeepers News reports that Napoli announced the contract extension of the 2023 African Footballer of the Year in a post on its official X handle on Saturday.
The Italian champions said, “Victor and Napoli together until 2026,” alongside a picture of the Nigerian international striker signing the new deal alongside club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis.
Meanwhile, Napoli is yet to reveal any details of the new contract.
However, 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 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.
