Victor Osimhen signs new Napoli contract with release clause
Napoli have confirmed that striker Victor Osimhen has signed a new contract with the club running until 2026. The Nigeria international has been heavily linked with a move away from Naples after announcing himself as one of the world's leading forwards during their Scudetto-winning 2022/23 season. He stayed put at Napoli over the summer but contract talks rumbled long into the winter, with his previous deal expiring in 2025. But Napoli have now confirmed Osimhen has signed a new contract running until 2026, but this deal crucially contains a release clause . 90min understands this figure at its lowest is €120m, but various conditions - such as when it is activated - could see that sum increase. Osimhen is beloved at Napoli / MB Media/GettyImages 90min reported in November that Chelsea were ready to test Napoli's resolve with a January bid amid Osimhen's previous contract stand-off. The 24-year-old is the Blues' top striker target, with Brentford's Ivan Toney and...