Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has signed a four-year contract extension with Udinese Calcio, keeping him at the club until June 30, 2028, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Okoye, who joined Udinese in 2023, has established himself as a crucial player, demonstrating exceptional performance and becoming a fan favorite.
His heroics last season was a major contribution to the white and black stay in the Italian Serie A. This in order to take him off the eyes of suitors like Inter Milan has promoted the shot stopper’s contract review.
Udinese announced today: "Still together, more than before. Udinese Calcio and Maduka Okoye have renewed the contract which will see the Nigerian goalkeeper linked to the Bianconeri club until 30 June 2028. A new agreement for one of the certainties of the squad that further ties himself to Udinese.
"Maduka, who arrived in Friuli in the summer of 2023, earned a leading role over the course of the past season, demonstrating a high standard of performance that made him one of the best performing goalkeepers in the championship.
"His renewal testifies to his desire, of him and of the Club, to continue the journey together with renewed enthusiasm and ambitions."
His renewal reflects the club's confidence in his abilities and potential to contribute to future success.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun