Kingsley Ehizibue Set for Udinese Exit as Contract Talks Collapse
Super Eagles defender Kingsley Ehizibue is on the brink of leaving Italian Serie A side Udinese after negotiations over a new contract reportedly reached a standstill, Nigeriasoccernet.com understands.
The Friuli-based club had been keen to extend the versatile defender's stay by offering him a contract that would keep him at the club until 2028. However, talks between both parties have failed to produce an agreement, casting serious doubt over his future.
According to Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb, discussions have stalled in recent weeks, with the two sides unable to bridge the gap on key contractual terms.
Ehizibue's current deal is set to expire in just three days, leaving Udinese with little time to convince the Nigerian international to remain at the club.
The report claims that the defender's wage demands have become one of the major obstacles preventing an agreement from being reached, making a contract renewal increasingly unlikely.
Unless there is a dramatic turnaround before his current contract expires, the 30-year-old is expected to leave Udinese as a free agent, bringing an end to his three-year spell with the Serie A outfit.
Ehizibue joined Udinese from Bundesliga club FC Köln in the summer of 2022 and quickly established himself as an important member of the squad.
His versatility, which allows him to operate comfortably as both a right-back and a right wing-back, makes him a valuable option for the club across multiple competitions.
With his contract nearing its expiration, the experienced defender is expected to attract significant interest from clubs across Europe looking to strengthen their squads without paying a transfer fee.
A move away from Udinese would represent a fresh chapter in Ehizibue's career as he looks to continue playing at the highest level while remaining in contention for a place in the Super Eagles squad ahead of future international competitions.
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