Victor Osimhen clinched the prestigious African Ballon d’Or award on Monday, recognizing his exceptional performances for Napoli during the past season. The Italian club is poised to reward the Nigerian striker with a contract extension. However, despite most terms being agreed upon, a single aspect hinders the finalization of the deal.
Following 13 rounds of negotiations between Roberto Calenda, Victor Osimhen’s agent, and Napoli’s administration, both parties seemingly reached a consensus.
The discussions centered on extending the former Lille player’s contract until 2028, with an annual salary of approximately 10 million euros.
While most terms have been settled, one crucial detail stands in the way of finalizing the agreement scheduled for this month: the release clause.
Reports from Calciomio suggest a disparity in the negotiation regarding the release clause.
Napoli aims to establish it at 150 million euros, yet Osimhen’s representatives seek to reduce it to 120 million euros. This discrepancy in the release clause terms has become the sticking point in formalizing the player’s contract extension.
The negotiations between the player’s entourage and Napoli have been ongoing, with both sides striving to bridge this divide. However, the discrepancy on this crucial detail has created a temporary impasse in the contract renewal process.
Osimhen’s remarkable contributions to Napoli’s performances on the field have earned him recognition, and the club is keen to secure his services for an extended period. Yet, the final resolution of the release clause remains the last hurdle to overcome in cementing Osimhen’s future at the Italian club.
