Victor Osimhen: Napoli Prepare Bumper Contract for Nigerian International

• Victor Osimhen is set to be handed a bumper contract by Italian Serie A league leaders Napoli
• The Nigerian international has continued to score for fun, attracting interest from several other clubs
• Napoli are prepared to tie him down with a mouthwatering contract extension, to fend off other teams

Italian giants Napoli are prepared to offer a massive contract extension to Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, who continues to shine in Naples.

Several clubs are trailing the Super Eagles forward ahead of the January transfer window as he has been linked with Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle.

Bayern Munich are also looking to land the striker, but Napoli are not ready to let him go, so a new deal is being offered.

Newcastle United saw their €100m bid rejected in January 2021 and Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is working on the renewal of Osimhen’s contract which expires in three years.

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Area Napoli reports via MSN:

“De Laurentiis is working hard to renew his contract. The current constraint until 2025 would protect the club, but the salary of €4m net risks being too low not to lead the player into temptation.

“In August, Osimhenr’s price seemed indispensable: €100m and it is to be believed that this glittering season will lead to further raising his quotation in view of the summer.”

Despite missing several games due to injury, Osimhen has been fantastic for the Partenopeans this season and has established himself as a prolific centre-forward, registering 10 goals and three assists in 14 appearances in all competitions this season.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Victor Osimhen has explained why he still wears a mask despite having recovered from a cheekbone injury that he suffered last year.

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The Napoli striker says he still wears a mask just to protect his face, adding that he feels comfortable wearing the protection.

The 23-year-old returned to action in January and has been using the mask since then, even though reports claim he would use it for a short period. He says he feels protected using it.