Serie A: Okoye dismisses exit talk, vows to stay at Udinese

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Serie A: Okoye dismisses exit talk, vows to stay at Udinese

Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has confirmed he will stay at Udinese for the 2026/27 season, ending speculation of a move to Juventus. He kept 10 clean sheets in 30 Serie A appearances. The 26-year-old said he is fully focused on Udinese, with two years left on his contract.

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