‘We are pleased’ — Napoli Chief elated after Victor Osimhen signed new Contract extension

Napoli director, Mauro Meluso says he can’t hide his excitement after Victor Osimhen signed a new contract with the club.

Club President Aurelio De Laurentiis announced on Saturday afternoon, December 23 that Osimhen had put pen to paper on a new contract to June 2026.

The Nigeria international, will get a huge pay rise in the new deal with  a high release clause inserted in the contract.

The release clause is reported to be around €120 to €140m.

“I will not get into the details. We are just pleased that Osimhen signed the new contract. The club made a step towards the player, who was also eager to continue his rapport with Napoli,”Meluso told DAZN.

 

“He never backed down or showed a lack of effort, just like his teammates, so he made his commitment clear with action.”

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