Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has reacted to growing transfer speculation linking him with clubs in Germany, England and France following an impressive campaign with Italian Serie A side Udinese.
The 26-year-old shot-stopper kept 10 clean sheets in 30 league appearances under coach Kosta Runjaic, playing a key role as Udinese secured a top-half finish in the Italian top flight.
His consistent club performances, alongside impressive outings for Nigeria in recent international friendlies against Poland and Portugal ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have attracted interest from several European clubs.
The Germany-born Nigerian has a contract with the Bianconeri that runs till the summer of 2028, and clarified that he’s focused on his task with Udinese.
“I am really very happy at Udinese, and I really appreciate the association, all the employees, the beautiful city that has become my second home, and the people very much,” the former Watford goalkeeper said in an interview with Transfermarkt.
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“Also, the peace and routine I found here. 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 I can still earn him a nice replacement.
“But until then, I’m 100 percent Udinese professional.”
According to the report, the agent of the 21-cap Super Eagles goalie has been contacted by clubs from all the top four leagues, including the Bundesliga, and top teams from the Turkish Süper Lig, but Okoye isn’t flattered.
“It is a good push for me as a person to know that you are in demand and that one or the other club is on the list.
“However, I leave this to my advisors, where I am in outstanding hands with Gabriele Giuffrida and Co. That’s their part, and I have absolute confidence in their work,” the former Düsseldorf goalie concluded.
