Napoli’s sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, has confirmed that Victor Osimhen, the club’s star striker, has expressed his desire to leave the Italian champions. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward, who recently extended his contract with the club, has reportedly asked to part ways with Napoli despite being one of the key figures in their recent successes.
Osimhen, who was named African Footballer of the Year, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, with rumors linking him to several top European clubs. Although he signed a new contract that includes a £110 million release clause, Osimhen’s request to leave has thrown his future into uncertainty.
Giuntoli revealed the situation in a statement, saying, “Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club. He wants to go.” He further elaborated that there were opportunities for Osimhen to exit during the summer transfer window, but no deal was finalized. The director hinted that the situation could be resolved within the next 20 days, as the transfer window is quickly approaching its end.
Initially, a move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was speculated, but the French champions have since cooled their interest in signing a new striker, leaving Osimhen’s next destination unclear. As the deadline looms, Napoli and Osimhen find themselves in a delicate position, with fans and pundits eagerly watching to see how the saga unfolds.
