Victor Osimhen’s recent contract extension with Napoli until 2026 has been met with excitement and anticipation.
The Nigerian forward’s journey with the Italian club has been eventful, marked by impressive performances and achievements.
Let’s delve into the details of his new deal and the impact he continues to make on the football world.
Victor Osimhen’s Salary as He Extends Napoli Contract to 2026
Victor Osimhen has agreed to a new contract with Napoli, keeping him at the club until 2026.
The extension was confirmed by Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, who shared photos of Osimhen signing the contract and shaking hands, indicating the deal is finalised.
Victor Osimhen, recently crowned African Player of the Year 2023, has received positive news with his contract extension.
Originally set to expire in 2025, his contract has been renewed. Italian media reports suggest that his salary has been substantially increased to €10m (£8.7m) annually, with a release clause set between €120m and €130m.
During the last transfer window, Napoli reportedly rejected an offer of over €200m from a Saudi Arabian team for Osimhen.
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Osimhen, who turns 26 this year, joined Napoli from Lille in 2020 for around €75m. Since then, the Nigerian striker has emerged as one of the most promising forwards in the world.
Osimhen played a vital role in Napoli’s Serie A victory last season, scoring 26 goals and becoming the first African player to win the Italian league’s top goalscorer award.
Osimhen’s season had a turbulent start with the arrival of Rudi Garcia, who replaced the title-winning coach Luciano Spalletti.
In September, Osimhen expressed his frustration by deleting most of his Napoli-related social media posts after the club posted a video that he found mocking.
Additionally, Osimhen faced an injury while on international duty, and during his absence, Garcia was replaced by Walter Mazzarri.
Despite these challenges, Osimhen has managed to score seven goals in the league this season, placing him third in the scoring charts.
In a match against Roma, however, Osimhen failed to score and received two yellow cards, while Lorenzo Pellegrini and Romelu Lukaku scored to secure a 2-0 victory for the home team against nine men.
Matteo Politano was the first to be sent off, in the 66th minute, for reacting to Nicola Zalewski pulling him back by his jersey.
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The opening goal came 10 minutes later when Lorenzo Pellegrini, who had only been on the field for five minutes, scored with a half-volley into the top corner after receiving a mis-hit shot from Stephan El Shaarawy.
Osimhen received a second yellow card in the 86th minute, and Napoli’s goalkeeper Alex Meret played a crucial role in keeping the score at 1-0 before Romelu Lukaku secured the win in the 96th minute while Napoli was pushing for a late equaliser.
Conclusion
Victor Osimhen’s commitment to Napoli signals a promising future for both the player and the club. His talent and dedication have already made him a standout performer, and with this new contract, fans can expect even greater feats from the young striker in the coming years.