Transfer: Osimhen to sign new Napoli deal with €130m release clause

Recently crowned African footballer of the year, Victor Osimhen, is set to sign a new contract with Napoli.

According to football transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, the fresh deal will be valid until June 2026.

A release clause believed to be around €130m will also be included.

Romano tweeted: “Napoli reach an agreement in principle with Victor Osimhen on new contract with 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.”

Osimhen finished eighth in the 2023 Ballon d’Or rankings and was named CAF Player of the Year just this week.