“He’s an extraordinary player,” Osimhen’s agent on his new deal
Roberto Calenda, Victor Osimhen’s agent has revealed he is satisfied with his client’s contract renewal with Napoli despite the long discussions before final agreement, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Osimhen goals and heroic contributions paid a big part in seeing the Azzurri crowned the Serie A champions for the first time since 1990 with the Nigeria international intentionally shielded from leaving the club, an attempt to keep him beyond 2025.
A controversial TikTok video on Napoli’s handle looked to have dampened the relationship between the two parties but Osimhen and the club also found a round it.
On Saturday, the 24 year-old agreed to a contract renewal which until the summer of 2026 with a bigger pay a release clause believed to be set in the region of €120m-€130m.
Calenda described Osimhen’s contract extension as an ‘historic’ deal for Italian football.
“It is recognition for what Osimhen has done and continues to do on the pitch. He’s an extraordinary player,” he told Il Corriere dello Sport.
“This year as well, despite his injury, he is scoring. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that he dragged Napoli to a first league title in 33 years. Along with his teammates, he built something incredible.”
By Olujimi Dare Ogun
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