Udinese has increased contacts for the contract extension of Thomas Kristensen, a 24-year-old Danish centre-back, with the goal of finalizing the agreement by April. The player's current contract expires in 2028, but the club wants to give Kristensen a significant salary increase in recognition of his growth, raising his salary from the current base of around 400 thousand euros plus bonuses to a level suitable for a key starter. This action is intended to secure the player's value amid increasing interest. Kristensen, who joined Udinese in September 2023, has made 20 appearances and scored 2 goals in Serie A this season. The defender, who has 18 caps for Denmark's U21 team, has a current market value of €12.00m according to Transfermarkt and has been linked with clubs such as Inter and Milan.