The Italian Serie A team Udinese has extended the contract of Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.

The club revealed the news of the Nigerian international’s 4-year deal on Tuesday afternoon via its social media accounts.

In Serie A, Okoye has established himself as a household figure since joining Udinese from Watford FC, an English championship team, last season.

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His outstanding performance against the best Italian teams the previous season prompted interest from several elite clubs in hiring him.

During the team’s season-opening match last weekend, he was in goal.