Дрис Мертенс, Getty Images
In the last 2 seasons the 30-year-old Belgian is almost the most dangerous player of his team in the attack.
Given the current form of Mertens, Napoli is going to extend the contract with Dris in order to exclude the possibility of his transition to another club.
The current agreement of Mertens with the Neapolitans is calculated until 2020, while it includes the option of redemption for a fairly small by today's standards of 28 million euros.
The footballer himself does not mind signing the new contract, but he wants his salary to be increased. As reported by Sky Sport Italia, Napoli is ready to add to the salary of Dris 1 million euros a year - thus the salary of the Belgian will be 5 million euros per year.
This season on the account of Mertens 10 goals and 7 assists in 20 Serie A games.
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