According to the latest report from the Italian famous Scra, Belgian striker Mertens plans to take the initiative to cut salaries by 2/3 and renew his contract with Napoli for 1 year with a low salary of 1.5 million euros, and the player's dream is to end his career in Napoli.
Mertens, 34, is on contract with Napoli until June 30, 2022. According to Skira, the 34-year-old Mertens is eager to retire at Napoli and the player is currently in talks with the club for a contract extension, with Mertens interested in reducing his annual salary from €4.5 million to €1.5 million and renewing his contract for a year until 2023.
Mertens has played 26 Serie A games for Napoli so far this season, including 13 starts, scoring nine goals and one assist, and is currently worth €5 million in Germany.
Time flies, once The Napoli "Death Triton" (Insigne + Mertens + Callejon), next season the Trident may be left with Mertens, pay tribute to the loyal veteran - Mertens! With an ultra-low annual salary of 1.5 million euros, renewal is a win-win option for Napoli, and it also allows Mertens to end his career in his beloved Napoli.