Fulham plans to offer Calvin Bassey a new long-term contract and hopes to begin negotiations after the September international break. The London club is keen to sort out the future of one of their crucial defenders by the end of 2026.
The 26-year-old's current deal runs until next summer, but Fulham holds an option to extend it by another year — taking it through to the summer of 2028. This situation alleviates any immediate concerns about Bassey potentially leaving as a free agent, allowing the club to take their time with negotiations.
The Nigerian joined Fulham from Ajax last summer, signing a four-year contract. Since then, he has firmly established himself in the first team and was voted the club's Player of the Season for 2024/25 by the fans.
Bassey has maintained his starting position even after the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach. Despite a rocky start to the season for the new gaffer, Bassey’s role within the squad has remained secure.
Fulham is hoping to receive a response from Bassey regarding the new contract by the end of December. Should negotiations fall through and the defender choose to explore leaving, one of the leading contenders reportedly is Inter Milan.
