Through a statement via the official website, Serie B club Padova have officially announced the renewal of the co-ownership of Wilfred Osuji with AC Milan.

The 21-year-old midfielder will wear the shirt of the biancoscudata for the 2012 - 2013 season.

Osuji told the club's official website: ''I am very happy to stay in Padua. Last year I have not had a chance to show what I can do on the picth, so this year I will give two hundred percent .

''I thank all the fans for the support and warmth that I have been given and I hope to repay them on the field. "