Fulham begins talks for Bassey’s new contract amid interest from Inter

Fulham is starting new talks with Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey about a long-term contract. The club feels strong even with interest from Inter Milan, according to PUNCH Sports Extra.

Bassey has become an important player for Fulham since he joined from Ajax in July 2023 on a four-year deal. Since arriving at Craven Cottage, the Nigerian defender has played in 105 matches across all competitions. He has scored four goals and provided one assist.

His current contract will end in the summer of 2027, but Fulham has an option to extend it by another year, which would take it to summer 2028.

This option has eased any pressure on the club. They are keen to reward a player who has become a regular in the team.

Bassey can play both as a centre-back and a left-back. The 26-year-old won the club’s Player of The Season award in the 2024/25 campaign. He is a regular under new head coach Álvaro Arbeloa. His physical strength, speed, and left foot have made him a key member of the squad this season.

TEAMtalk reports that talks about a new contract will start soon. There is no panic at the club, even with ongoing interest from Serie A.

Inter Milan has shown interest in Bassey before. They have watched him for several transfer windows, attracted by his skills as a strong left-sided defender with experience in the Premier League.

Despite this interest, Bassey is happy in West London. He feels settled in the dressing room and is open to extending his stay at the club, as long as the terms are good.

For Fulham, keeping players like Bassey is a priority. Activating the option in his contract would give the club some protection and help in negotiations. But they prefer to reach a new long-term deal, which would be better both financially and strategically. They want to secure a defender who has already shown he can perform consistently in the Premier League for over three seasons.

The situation is important because of Fulham’s start to the season. They began with three straight losses and are currently at the bottom of the Premier League table. This makes it even more crucial to keep key players like Bassey as the club tries to improve its performance.