Transfer blow for Chelsea! Main striker target Victor Osimhen set to sign new Napoli contract – with potential whopping €130m release clause

Victor Osimhen is poised to sign a new contract at Napoli with a potential release clause of €130 million (£112m/$141m), in a major blow to Chelsea.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Napoli have reached an agreement in principle with Osimhen over a new contract. The striker’s current deal expires at the end of next season, but the deal will add another year, to 2026, and is likely to include a release clause.

Several clubs are reportedly in the market for a striker, especially Chelsea who have been eyeing a January move for the player.

Osimhen has scored six goals in 11 Serie A games this season and his new contract could reflect his value with a release clause, worth up to €130m, per the report. The value of the clause has yet to be decided but the news of a potential new contract will come as a blow to Chelsea, with reports having claimed they could bid to sign the forward in January.