OFFICIAL: OSIMHEN EXTENDS NAPOLI CONTRACT UNTIL 2026
By Sefiu Ajape
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has extended his contract with Napoli, allowing him to remain at the club until 2026.
The contract extension of the African Footballer of the Year was announced by the Italian champions 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.
According to reports including Sky Sport Italia, Fabrizio Romano and more, Osimhen will increase his salary to €10m per season after tax.
A release clause, estimated to be worth between €120 – €130 million will also be included; which will only apply to teams from outside of Italy during the summer.
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.
In September 2020, Napoli signed Osimhen from Lille for €75 million plus bonuses. He helped the team win the Scudetto, making history as the first African Capocannoniere of Serie A and African Player of the Year.
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