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Maduka Okoye's impressive season for Udinese could see him rewarded with a move to Inter Milan.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye could be set for a sensational move to Italian champions Inter Milan after his impressive performances for Udinese this season.
The 24-year-old proved to be the hero as the modest Italian club avoided relegation on the final day of the campaign, making five stunning saves to inspire Udinese to a crucial clean sheet and victory that retained their Serie A status by the narrowest of margins.
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Inter target Super Eagles goalkeeper
Okoye's heroics have not gone unnoticed, with reports emerging that he could now be rewarded with a move to the San Siro.
“Inter are reportedly in the market for a second-choice goalkeeper to complement first-choice Yann Sommer, who put in excellent performances as the Nerazzurri clinched their 20th Scudetto,” according to reports from Sky Sport Italia's Gianluca Di Marzio.
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Okoye is among the names being considered by Inter, alongside Athletico Paranaense's Brazilian goalkeeper Bento and Genoa's Spaniard Martinez.
Okoye's impressive season, in which he played a pivotal role in keeping Udinese in Italy's top flight, could now see the Super Eagles number one secure a dream move to the reigning Italian champions.
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The former Watford man kept five clean sheets in 21 matches after stealing the number spot from Italy’s Marco Silvestri.
Okoye is currently in Uyo as he prepares to help the Super Eagles revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams against South Africa.
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