Maduka Okoye extends Udinese contract till 2028

Maduka Okoye has renewed his contract with Udinese Calcio, which means the Nigerian goalkeeper will be tied to the club until 30 June 2028.

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.

The club, in a press statement, says the Nigerian earned the new deal.

‘Still together, more than before. Udinese Calcio and Maduka Okoye have renewed the contract that will see the Nigerian goalkeeper linked to the club until 30 June 2028.

‘A new agreement for one of the certainties of the squad that is further linked to Udinese. Maduka, who arrived in Friuli in the summer of 2023, has earned a leading role last season by demonstrating a high standard of performance that has made him one of the best performing goalkeepers in the league.

‘His renewal testifies to his and the Club’s desire to continue the journey together with renewed enthusiasm and ambition,’ wrote the club in the statement.

Okoye has made 22 starts in 22 Serie games since he moved from Sky Bet Championship side, Watford last year.

The Nigerian was the match hero for the Bianconeri on MatchDay 1 of the 2024/2025 Serie A season after his heroics and his five decisive saves ensured the match ended 1-1 away at Bologna.

Overall, he has featured 24 times for his Serie A side cross all competitions.