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Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who led Napoli in scoring last season, is the team’s main target, and the Serie A champions would stop at nothing to keep him.
Top European clubs have been keeping an eye on Osimhen as a result of his excellent performance, which was essential to Napoli’s first title-winning season in 33 years. According to rumours, the club has now extended Osimhen’s contract for another two years with a salary of N6.5 billion ($6.5 million plus $1 million in bonuses).
Skysports reported on Monday that Napoli was in advanced talks to extend his (Osimhen) contract until 2027 with an increase in salary.
Osimhen who has two years left in his contract had earlier requested an improved deal with €7 million. Napoli has now, however, tabled their offer that comes with a release clause of £170m.
Napoli’s new manager, Rudi Garcia had confirmed that Osimhen would remain at the club ahead of the new season, saying “Of course, I have spoken to Osimhen who wants to stay here to make another great season with Napoli.”
“I can assure you that he (OsImhen) wants to stay, he is happy to be with us and still wants to do great things.”
Osimhen scored 26 goals plus five assists in 32 league appearances for Napoli last season.
