In a relatively quiet transfer window that has been hit hard by continental tournaments and the Olympics, few files are currently generating debate. However, some futures are causing more discussion than others. This is the case for Victor Osimhen. Author of several great seasons with Naples, the former LOSC player has established himself as one of the best strikers in Europe. While he had extended his contract until 2026 with the Partenopei last season, a tacit agreement existed between the two parties for a sale this summer. However, nothing is going as planned in this transfer window that does not seem to be getting excited around the 25-year-old player.
From then on, and as reported by several transalpine sources in recent days, the Nigerian international (35 caps, 21 goals) is well on his way to staying in Naples. Enough to make the Italian management nervous, even though they were determined to let him go and thus free themselves from a salary estimated at 10 million euros (plus bonuses) per season. Despite this ambition, no team is rushing to offer his services and the case of the Lagos native is starting to provoke the ire of the Neapolitan board. In addition to a release clause of 130 million euros that is cooling many courtiers, some very bad news has just reached the ears of the Campania club’s management.
Napoli in great danger for Victor Osimhen with the withdrawal of Chelsea
Indeed, according to the latest information from Sky ItalyChelsea are no longer interested in recruiting Osimhen. An earthquake for the Partenopei while the Blues were long-time courtiers of the 1m86 striker and had already made concrete approaches for the latter. This withdrawal can be explained by several reasons. Firstly, the Londoners are about to recruit Samu Omorodion from Atlético de Madrid. With the arrival of the 20-year-old Spanish striker, the Stamford Bridge residents will not need another striker, especially since the negotiations with Naples were expected to be tricky on a financial level.
From then on, this withdrawal poses a huge risk to Naples. Eager to enlist Romelu Lukaku, who still belongs to Chelsea, the Neapolitan leaders will also be trapped in this matter if their number 9 remains at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this summer. Above all, Victor Osimhen’s non-departure disrupts plans in the south of Italy and completely blocks the rest of the transfer window. According to Italian information, the other suitors of the Nigerian striker are still there. Thus, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Saudi Arabia are eyeing the former Lille player. However, these interests are not as concrete as those that Chelsea could display in the past. Very bad news for Napoli then…
