Napoli to insert 120m euros release clause in Osimhen’s new contract

Italian giants Napoli will insert a release clause in Victor Osimhen's new contract as he draws closer to signing a new contract with the Partenopei.

The Super Eagles forward has had in impressive season scoring 26 times in 32 appearances as Napoli won the league for the first time in 33 years.

Osimhen has attracted the interest of the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli are pushing to tie down the striker to a new long-term contract, extending his stay from 2025 to 2027.

Osimhen would be given a significant raise, from €4.5m net to €7m net per season, and a release clause could be included in his contract – worth around €100-120m.