Napoli’s Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, is on the verge of signing a new contract with the club, as confirmed by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. 

The proposed extension is expected to be in effect until June 2026, with the inclusion of a release clause, believed to be around €130m.

Fabrizio Romano shared the news on Twitter, stating, “Napoli reach an agreement in principle with Victor Osimhen on a new contract with a release clause included! It will be valid until June 2026, one more year. Final value of the clause, TDB — could be around €130m as per Sky. Official announcement expected soon.”

This development comes on the heels of Osimhen’s impressive achievements, finishing eighth in the 2023 Ballon d’Or rankings and being named CAF Player of the Year just this week. 

The official announcement of the contract extension is anticipated in the near future.

Recall that Victor Osimhen was crowned CAF Player of the Year this week and he celebrated the success with a goal for Napoli against Sporting Braga in the UEFA Champions League the next day.

The Nigerian international was crowned the best men’s player in Africa ahead of Paris Saint-Germain defender, Achraf Hakimi and Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah.

The former Lille striker became the first Nigerian to win the coveted award since Kanu Nwankwo in 1999.