Chelsea Target Victor Osimhen Commits Future to Napoli, Reportedly Set to Sign a New Deal

• Victor Osimhen is reportedly set to commit his immediate future to Napoli
• The striker’s new contract is said to include a release clause of €130 million
• Osimhen has been on the radar of top European clubs like Chelsea and PSG

Napoli have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Victor Osimhen over a new contract as the Super Eagles forward prepares to extend his stay in Italy with the Serie A champions.

The 24-year-old forward scored 26 goals last season, helping the Neapolitans end their 33-year wait for the Scudetto and also becoming the first African to win the league's top scorer's award.

Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano confirmed via a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Osimhen’s latest contract at Napoli could have a potential release clause of €130 million.

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According to the Daily Post, the fresh deal for the recently crowned 2023 African Player of the Year will be valid until June 2026, with the Serie A champions set to make an official announcement soon.

Osimhen, who joined Napoli for a club-record €70m fee from Ligue 1 giants, Lille in 2020, has scored six goals in 11 Serie A games this season and finished eighth in the 2023 Ballon d’Or rankings.

Chelsea suffers blow in Osimhen chase

Meanwhile, the news of a potential new contract for Osimhen will come as a blow to Chelsea, who were interested in making a bid for the Nigerian striker in January or next summer, GOAL reports.

The 24-year-old forward has been on the radar of the struggling English Premier League giants following his impressive performances for Napoli last season, leading them to the Serie A title.

Osimhen’s current deal was set to run out next season, but a new deal for the Super Eagles striker means his value is set to go up, thereby putting off any potential deal for the reigning African Player of the Year.

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Osimhen shortlisted for another award

Sports Brief previously reported that newly-crowned African Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen has bagged another nomination for a global sports award.

The Nigeria and Napoli star has been shortlisted for the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards ahead of the gala event to be held in Dubai on January 19 next year.

However, Osimhen will face competition from some of the best players in the world, including the veteran duo of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.