The Nigerian has emerged as one of the most highly-regarded frontmen plying his trade in European football.
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Serie A giants Napoli have confirmed they rejected multiple offers from abroad for former Manchester United target Victor Osimhen this summer.
Senator John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, disclosed this in a statement he personally signed on Thursday, 28 September 2023 in Abuja.
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen refused to celebrate his goal for the club on Wednesday just days after the club mocked him on social media.
The TikTok post, which was subsequently deleted, showed Osimhen failing to score his spot-kick in the Serie A match with a high-pitched voice saying “gimme penalty please”, sparking a furious reaction from Roberto Calenda.
Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis has set a whopping €500 million price tag for free-scoring striker Victor Osimhen.
The victory for Maurizio Sarri’s side earned them their first points of the season, while the hosts suffered their first defeat.
In recent weeks, it was gathered that an agreement over a new deal for Osimhen had practically been reached.
Roberto Calenda, the agent of Victor Osimhen, has arrived at Napoli’s summer training camp in Castel Di Sangro to hold talks with representatives from the club over a contract renewal for his client.
The 24-year-old was in impressive form for his Italian side during the 2022-23 campaign, finding the back of the net on 31 occasions in 39 appearances, in addition to contributing five assists.
The Nigerian international arrived at Napoli’s hotel in Dimaro on Tuesday with his agent, Roberto Calenda.
Report claimed that PSG have offered €110 million to Napoli but Osimhen’s agent is also well aware of the fact that the Nigerian will not be allowed to move for that price. As things stand, PSG are not keen on meeting Napoli’s hefty price tag for the striker.
The 24-year-old Nigerian striker is one of the hottest topics in the summer transfer window following his incredible season in Campania.
The 24-year-old Nigerian was the star of the show in the Partenopei’s historic Scudetto charge this season.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has insisted that he is open to selling Victor Osimhen this summer.
Attacking deficiencies plagued the Blues all season long last term, as joint-top scorers Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling managed just nine goals each in all tournaments.
The Nigerian international forward is the latest in a long line of players being linked to the Old Trafford club.
Osimhen has just enjoyed his most successful individual campaign, with the striker netting 31 goals across all competitions and helping Napoli secure their first Serie A title in 33 years.
Hosts Napoli finished a triumphant campaign with 90 points from 38 games, while Sampdoria ended bottom on 19 points.
When the Gunners allowed Balogun to link up with Reims on loan for 2022-23, it was in the hope that their academy graduate would finally earn regular senior football.