Osimhen ends 2023 as highest-paid Super Eagles star

Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen will end the year 2023 as the highest-paid Super Eagles star.

Osimhen penned a new lucrative deal with Serie A champions, Napoli on Christmas Eve.

The new contract also places the powerful forward at the top of Napoli’s payroll.

The Nigerian is also currently the second highest-paid player in Serie A.

According to Transfermarkt, Osimhen is currently the most valuable African footballer globally.

His Napoli contract, which is expected to earn him over $40 million by its conclusion in 2026, includes significant on-field and off-field earnings.

Fulham winger, Alex Iwobi, AC Milan star Samuel Chukwueze, as well as Leicester City duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi are among the Super Eagles’ top earners for 2023.