WHAT! Osimhen’s Record N8.7 Billion Contract Shakes Football (See Details)

In a decisive move to retain their star player, Napoli has successfully negotiated a new three-year contract with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.

The deal, reported by Italian media and confirmed by sources, entails an impressive annual salary of €10 million.

Anticipating potential interest from other clubs, Napoli expedited negotiations, with Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calendar, engaging in discussions with Napoli’s CEO, Aurelio de Laurentiis, on Wednesday night.

The result of these talks is a draft agreement that is set to extend Osimhen’s association with the club until the summer of 2026. Notably, this marks a one-year extension from his previous contract, which was due to conclude in 2025.

To safeguard their prized asset, Napoli has included a clause in the new agreement that ensures a substantial fee for the club if any rival attempts to lure Osimhen away.

This provision, however, also affords Osimhen the flexibility to consider attractive offers without being unduly constrained.

In addition to securing the player’s future, Napoli has taken steps to foster a positive relationship with Osimhen. Recent discord, stemming from a TikTok post by one of the club’s social media handlers following Osimhen’s missed penalty earlier in the season, is being addressed through efforts to create a comfortable environment in Naples.

In parallel developments, reports suggest that Juventus is eyeing Victor Boniface of Bayern Leverkusen as a potential successor for Dusan Vlahovic.

The latter is expected to depart Juventus during the summer transfer window, as the club seeks to generate funds for new talent recruitment.

Despite previous attempts to sell Vlahovic in the last summer, Juventus is reportedly open to parting ways with him in the upcoming transfer window.

As Napoli solidifies its frontline with Osimhen’s renewal, the football transfer market is abuzz with speculation about Juventus and their plans for the future.