By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Victor Osimhen has penned a contract extension with Serie A champions, Napoli.
Osimhen is now contracted with the Partenopei until 2026.
The Nigeria international will earn a significant pay rise.
A release clause in the region of €130m has also been inserted in the new contract.
The Nigeria international joined the Partenopei from Ligue 1 club, Lille in 2020.
The 24-year-old has established himself as one of the best strikers in the world.
The striker scored 26 goals as Napoli won the Scudetto for the first time in 33 years last season. READ ALSO:
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