“Grow with Conte” — Former Napoli star advises Victor Osimhen to stay

By Monsurah Olatunji 

Former Napoli star Cristian Bucchi has advised Victor Osimhen to stay at the club and play under new manager Antonio Conte.

Osimhen remains one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe since his impressive form helped Napoli win the Scudetto for the first time in over three decades.

The 25-year-old Nigerian has publicly stated his desire to leave Napoli, leading the club to insert a €130 million release clause into his contract.

The reigning African Player of the Year, who had an outstanding season winning the Serie A Golden Boot, has attracted interest from Premier League clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United, as well as French champions PSG, especially since Kylian Mbappe’s move to Madrid.

However, after a season marred by injuries and the Premier League’s Financial Fair Play regulations curbing unchecked spending, Bucchi admitted that the price tag on Osimhen is heavy, and only Saudi Arabian clubs might be willing to match it.

“We’ll see. Osimhen? I’m not convinced that at those prices he can move to any club in Europe,” Bucchi said, per Calcio Napoli. “I don’t think Paris Saint-Germain and the Premier League sides will make the certain offer.

“Arabia would be the only solution, but the player will have to understand. I hope that either he stays at Napoli, where he could grow with Conte, or that some European club can make an important offer. I would tell him to stay at Napoli.

“Conte and the club want to keep him. So I know the situation will be resolved. The guarantee is Conte. He knows that these players will be functional to his idea of ​​the game. He has already demonstrated it many times, even in the national team.”