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Napoli offer Osimhen N6.5bn 2-year contract

Serie A champions, Napoli, have offered Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, a new two-year contract extension with a salary worth €6.5 million plus €1 million in bonuses (N6.5 billion).

According to Sky Sports, the new proposed deal will include a release clause worth £170 million for Osimhen, who has two years left on his contract at the club.

Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Chelsea have shown interest in the 24-year-old striker.

He had demanded a salary of €7 million annually to extend his current deal with the Italian champions.

READ ALSO: Serie A goal record: Osimhen can win Ballon d’Or, says President Weah

Napoli manager, Rudi Garcia, confirmed that Osimhen would remain at the club ahead of the new season.

Garcia said: “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 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, and was crucial to the Partenopei winning the Serie A title for the first time in 33 years last season.

He also became the first African to claim the prestigious Capocannoniere award, given to the top scorer in Serie A.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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