Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is on the verge of finalizing a contract extension with Napoli, as reported by the well-known transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
According to Romano’s report, the proposed new deal, extending until 2026, is poised to elevate Osimhen to the status of Napoli’s highest-paid player in the club’s history.
Additionally, the renewed agreement will incorporate a release clause, applicable until 2024.
“Victor Osimhen’s new deal at Napoli will include a huge salary rise; the Nigerian striker is gonna be one of the best-paid players in the history of the club,” he wrote on X (former Twitter)
“New deal will be valid until June 2026, one more year,as reported yesterday. The release clause is already valid in 2024,” he added.
Reports from Italy suggest that the release clause in Victor Osimhen’s new contract is estimated to be approximately £112 million. The Nigerian striker, honoured as the 2023 CAF Player of the Year, has attracted interest from prominent European clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Real Madrid.
With the inclusion of this release clause in his contract extension, there is the possibility that Osimhen may secure a move to another club for a substantial fee should negotiations materialise in the upcoming 2024 summer transfer window.