“Victor Osimhen not willing to play for Napoli again” – Sporting director

By Monsurah Olatunji 

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has confirmed that Victor Osimhen’s stance remains firm to leave the Italian club after failed attempts to Chelsea and Saudi Arabia club Al Ahli.

The reigning African Player of the Year was instrumental in leading Napoli to their first Scudetto in 33 years and awarded the top scorer award and has since been the subject of transfer interest.

Despite this no top European club willing to meet his hefty release clause which is believed to be between €120 million and €130 million.

However, according to the Sporting Director, Victor Osimhen is still firm on leaving the club.

“The situation is very clear, it has been since the end of last season,” Manna told DAZN.

“Victor expressed his absolute desire to not stay at Napoli, to not play for Napoli, and we tried to make him happy.

“Our ideas were clear from the start. We were waiting to sell Victor to finance these operations, but the sale did not arrive and the President took on the responsibility to invest and reboot. He took on all the risk, he was incredible.

“The transfer market is still open, there are many options, but I don’t think Victor will go to Saudi Arabia in this transfer session.”