Victor Osimhen is set to sign a new contract with Serie A champions Napoli.
The Nigeria international’s current deal runs out in June 2025 and according to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, he is close to penning an extension for a further season.
Osimhen will get an ‘important’ pay rise and will have a release clause in his new contract, between €130m and €140m.
“Napoli reach an agreement in principle with Victor Osimhen on new contract with release clause included,”Romano wrote on his X handle.
“It will be valid until June 2026, one more year.
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“↪️ Final value of the clause, TDB — could be around €130m as per Sky.
Official announcement expected soon.”
The 24-year-old played a pivotal role in Napoli’s Scudetto success last season.
The striker scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances.
The former Wolfsburg player was crowned Africa’s Best Player at the CAF Awards 2023 in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night.
He also finished eighth in the 2023 Ballon d’Or rankings.
