Victor Osimhen’s exclusion from Napoli’s official 23-man Serie A squad for the season has raised many questions about his future at the club. Despite being instrumental in Napoli’s Scudetto win two seasons ago with 26 goals, his relationship with the club seems to have soured.
The Nigerian striker, aged 25, was expected to move away from Napoli during the recent transfer window. However, negotiations failed to materialize into a transfer. Osimhen even signed a contract extension with the club in December, keeping him tied to Napoli until 2026 with a staggering release clause of €130 million.
Speculation surrounded Osimhen’s potential destinations, with Chelsea and Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli being the frontrunners. However, it seems that Chelsea failed to meet Osimhen’s wage demands, leading to a breakdown in negotiations. As a result, Al Ahli pursued other options, signing Ivan Toney from Brentford and Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea instead.
Uncertain Future
With the transfer window now closed in both Italy and England, Osimhen finds himself in a precarious position. His future at Napoli is uncertain, given that he is not part of the club’s plans for the current season. It remains to be seen how Osimhen and Napoli will navigate this challenging situation in the coming months.
Victor Osimhen’s failed transfer and subsequent exclusion from Napoli’s squad have left his future at the club hanging in the balance. Despite his past successes with the team, it seems that his time at Napoli may be coming to an end. As negotiations with potential suitors fell through, Osimhen now faces the challenge of rebuilding his career and reputation at a club that may no longer see him as a key player. Only time will tell what the future holds for the talented striker.
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