Victor Osimhen has officially penned down a new deal with Napoli to extend his stay at the club.
As per Fabrizio Romano, Osimhen has extended his stay with Napoli until 2026. Osimhen's previous Napoli contract was expected to run out in 2025 but will now stay a year more in Naples as he puts pen to paper for a one-year extension.
Following the new deal, Osimhen's new release clause is €130m, and it has been confirmed there will be a considerable increase on his Napoli wages as well.
The new contract extension comes amidst reports linking Victor Osimhen to a move to the Premier League.
After a remarkable campaign with Napoli in Serie A last season, the 24-year-old has been a hot transfer target for top clubs in Europe. Manchester United, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, PSG, and Chelsea led the list of clubs who were interested in a move for the player.
With the January transfer window fast approaching, Chelsea have reignited their interest in Victor Osimhen, and are ready to break the bank to add the prolific forward to their attacking lineup.
However, the Blues' chances of signing Victor Osimhen is on the balance. It is pertinent to note Osimhen's new contract agreement with Napoli may not deter his move to the Premier League but will have a bearing on his chances of leaving the Serie A outfit in January.
The new extension will put Napoli on the advantage, negotiating a deal with potential suitors for the player.
Meanwhile, his new release clause will be active from January. It still remains to be seen whether Chelsea will fork out the €130 to trigger the new release clause to sign the player.
Such move could see the Nigerian striker becomes one of the most expensive Premier League signing.
Osimhen scored 26 Serie goals for Napoli last season, and led the charge as the Neapolitans broke a 33-year jinx to win their first Serie A title.
This season, he has continued on his prolific run with Napoli, scoring 7 goals with 2 assists in 12 games despite a brief injury setback.
The Super Eagles sensation won Italian Footballers' Association Player of the Year Award for 2022/23 season. He also added the prestigious CAF Player of the Award to his collection of laurels.
As per Fabrizio Romano, Osimhen has extended his stay with Napoli until 2026. Osimhen's previous Napoli contract was expected to run out in 2025 but will now stay a year more in Naples as he puts pen to paper for a one-year extension.
Following the new deal, Osimhen's new release clause is €130m, and it has been confirmed there will be a considerable increase on his Napoli wages as well.
The new contract extension comes amidst reports linking Victor Osimhen to a move to the Premier League.
After a remarkable campaign with Napoli in Serie A last season, the 24-year-old has been a hot transfer target for top clubs in Europe. Manchester United, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, PSG, and Chelsea led the list of clubs who were interested in a move for the player.
With the January transfer window fast approaching, Chelsea have reignited their interest in Victor Osimhen, and are ready to break the bank to add the prolific forward to their attacking lineup.
However, the Blues' chances of signing Victor Osimhen is on the balance. It is pertinent to note Osimhen's new contract agreement with Napoli may not deter his move to the Premier League but will have a bearing on his chances of leaving the Serie A outfit in January.
The new extension will put Napoli on the advantage, negotiating a deal with potential suitors for the player.
Meanwhile, his new release clause will be active from January. It still remains to be seen whether Chelsea will fork out the €130 to trigger the new release clause to sign the player.
Such move could see the Nigerian striker becomes one of the most expensive Premier League signing.
Osimhen scored 26 Serie goals for Napoli last season, and led the charge as the Neapolitans broke a 33-year jinx to win their first Serie A title.
This season, he has continued on his prolific run with Napoli, scoring 7 goals with 2 assists in 12 games despite a brief injury setback.
The Super Eagles sensation won Italian Footballers' Association Player of the Year Award for 2022/23 season. He also added the prestigious CAF Player of the Award to his collection of laurels.