Nigeria international Victor Osimhen’s departure from Napoli is almost looking certain after Italian football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said the striker was unlikely to renew his contract with the Italian champions, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Osimhen has been linked with several European clubs with English Premier League duo, Chelsea and Arsenal, leading the race for the Nigerians.
Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, had on several occasions said that the club’s most prized asset would not be sold this summer even if their valuation of €200m was met.
“Osimhen will stay here. He won’t leave,” he told Sky in August.
“He’s under contract until June 2025, where should he go? Contracts should be respected.
“We have been on the same page with Osimhen since day one. Don’t be worried.
Napoli however risked losing the Nigerian in January or next whose current contract with the Partenopei is set to expire in 2025.
While the club have offered the Super Eagles striker an extended contract, Fabrizio, while speaking on the Kick streaming platform, gave an update on Osimhen’s future.
“For Victor Osimhen, it’s essential to clarify, as I’ve consistently mentioned since September, there’s no agreement between Napoli and Osimhen for a new contract,” Romano stated.
“He’s only contracted until June 2025, and my sources are quite clear – Osimhen isn’t inclined to sign a new deal at Napoli. That’s the current status as of today. Football is unpredictable, but the current stance appears firm – Osimhen won’t be renewing there.”
Osimhen recently returned to Napoli’s squad after recovering from an injury sustained during Nigeria’s match against Saudi Arabia.
