Highly sought-after, striker Victor Osimhen is set to sign an improved contract that will further extend his stay at the Diego Maradona Stadium until summer of 2026 npflupdates.com reports.
Osimhen, few months ago was linked with a move away from Napoli, with Saudi Arabian outfit Al Hilal willing to pay to the tune of €110M for the striker.
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But football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, confirmed that the Nigeria will be commuting further to the Italian club.
According to the Italian journalist, Osimhen and Napoli has reached an agreement, as the former Golden Eaglets forward is expected to sign an extension before Christmas day.
Osimhen to sign new improved Napoli extension deal
“The agreement between Napoli and Victor Osimhen on new deal is 100% done and confirmed,” Fabrizio wrote.
🚨🔵 The agreement between Napoli and Victor Osimhen on new deal is 100% done and confirmed. 🇳🇬
It will be sealed before Christmas, it’s imminent.
â—‰ Contract until June 2026.
â—‰ Huge salary rise for Victor.
â—‰ Release clause also confirmed.
â—‰ He’s expected to stay in January. pic.twitter.com/ThNRPdMM6I— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 22, 2023
“It will be sealed before Christmas, it’s imminent,” he continued.
Based on what was obtainable, the contract will further keep the former Olympique Lille forward at the Diego Maradona Stadium until 2026. Also, the deal will see the Nigerian forward enjoy a huge salary increase with a new release clause.
Sources out if Italy, has it that the Italian Serie A highest goalscorer in the 2022/2023 season will have a new release clause in the neighborhood of €130,000,000(One Hundred and Thirty Million Euros).
In another development, a former Ajax Youth teammer Moses Simon has signed a contract extension at FC Nantes.
The 28-year-old per a statement on the club’s Official website express excitement; and eagerness to work for the betterment of the team.
“I am delighted to continue the adventure here and very happy to stay in Nantes! I am ready to continue fighting to help the team go as high as possible. What is certain is that this extension of contract is a real proof of confidence in the Club, as well as in the team.”
Osimhen and Moses Simon are expected to make the Super Eagles final list of squad that will execute the 2023 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.
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Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has submitted a 40-man provisional list to CAF, and is expected to trim it down to 24-27 on or before 3 January, 2024.
