Italian Serie A side Udinese have sealed the future of Nigeria international goalkeeper Maduka Okoye for the next four years after his decision to sign an extension to his deal at the club, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Okoye who has risen to the role of first choice of the club since the second half of last season, following his transfer from Watford during last summer’s transfer window has been rumoured to be on the radar of league champions Inter Milan.
At the weekend he once again proved why he is so highly rated with another top class performance topped, with two good saves in the closing stages of the game to help them see out a 1-1 draw away to Bologna in their first game of the season.
Earlier today Udinese announced that they have secured his services till the summer of 2028 ending all doubts around his continuity at the club beyond the end of this season.
“Together again, and for longer. Maduka Okoye has renewed his contract with Udinese Calcio, which means the Nigerian goalkeeper will be tied to the club until 30 June 2028”, a statement on the club’s website reads.
“Maduka, who arrived in Friuli in summer 2023, played a central role over last season and consistently showed his high standards, making him one of the best performing goalkeepers in the league. Through renewing his contract, both Okoye and the club have shown their desire to continue this journey together with even more enthusiasm and ambition”.