File photo: Former Udinese goalkeeper Gigi Turci
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has ruled out leaving Udinese this summer despite growing interest from Juventus and other clubs in Europe’s top five leagues, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Okoye kept 10 clean sheets in 30 league appearances last season, helping Kosta Runjaic’s side to a top-half finish in Serie A. His performances at club level, combined with his displays in Nigeria’s pre-World Cup friendlies against Poland and Portugal, have placed him firmly on the radar of top European clubs.
The 21-cap Super Eagles goalkeeper, who is valued at €10m by Transfermarkt and has two years remaining on his contract, said his focus remains fully on Udinese.
“Of course, I still have goals in my career, but currently my head is complete at Udinese. I enjoy it without thinking too much about the future. In football things can change quickly, and if it happens, I know that the club is well positioned and can still earn a nice replacement. But until then, I am 100 per cent Udinese professional,” Okoye told Transfermarkt. Related News Messi falls short of Okocha’s enduring record No regret missing out on 2026 World Cup – Iwobi Tuchel destroyed England against Argentina – Ideye
