Spanish defender Raul Albiol has signed a new four-year contract with Serie A title hopefuls Napoli.

The 31-year-old centre-back moved to Stadio San Paolo three years ago and has played a key role in securing two top-three finishes with the Azzurri, under Rafael Benitez and then Maurizio Sarri.

Yesterday, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed the former Real Madrid player had extended his deal until 2020 in a statement published on Twitter.

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