By AFP 23 December 2023 | 3:08 pm Victor Osimhen has signed a contract extension with Napoli until 2026, the Serie A champions announced 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. Napoli have not revealed any details of the… Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini Victor Osimhen has signed a contract extension with Napoli until 2026, the Serie A champions announced 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. Napoli have not revealed any details of the new contract but Italian media report that a release clause worth between 120 million and 130 million euros ($132 million and $143 million) has been inserted to ensure the club do not lose their star player to Premier League suitors without cashing in. 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. Napoli are however 14 points behind Serie A leaders Inter ahead of their clash at rivals Roma on Sunday night and were dumped out of the Italian Cup by Frosinone midweek. Sport 3 hours ago Victor Osimhen has signed a contract extension with Napoli until 2026, the Serie A champions announced 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. Napoli have not revealed any details of the… 14 hours ago Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has encouraged his fans to give Arsenal the “proper Anfield experience” when they meet in the Premier League today, reports BBC. 14 hours ago Anthony Joshua is only half right when he says this night in Saudi Arabia is all about having his hand raised against Otto Wallin, former professional boxer, Barry Mcguigan told mirror.co.uk. 14 hours ago Except you are a die-hard football fan, a serious documenter of Nigeria’s football history, and above 50 years of age, it is most unlikely that you would know much about a name known in Ibadan football circles as Etu (Yoruba for a Hare) because of his incredible speed on the football field. 14 hours ago The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board has granted Enugu Rangers permission to return to their home ground, Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. 14 hours ago Remo Stars FC striker, Sikiru Alimi, who is currently the joint top goal scorer in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is saddened by Coach Jose Peseiro’s decision to snub players in the NPFL in his 41-man provisional list for the forthcoming African Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. 1 day ago Legendary Côte d’Ivoire midfielder Yaya Toure has said South Africa, Guinea-Bissau, Morocco, Senegal, and his country are the favourites to win the AFCON 2023. Côte d’Ivoire will welcome the rest of the continent at next year’s showpiece which will run from January 13 to February 11, 2024. It is the second time the Ivorians will… 1 day ago Erik ten Hag is expecting an upturn in Manchester United’s fortunes in the new year with Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez and Mason Mount 1 day ago Mikel Arteta said it is vital to look after fans as Premier League leaders Arsenal confirmed on Friday they will not be involved in a revised European Super League proposal. 1 day ago Nigerian attacker, Moses Simon, on Friday extended his contract with French Ligue 1 club, FC Nantes until the summer of the year 2026. Simon’s contract was due to expire in the summer of 2024 but with a few months to go, the Nigerian winger decided to put pen to paper on a new two-year deal.…
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