Napoli Sporting Director Provides Update on Victor Osimhen’s Transfer Situation.
Napoli’s Sporting Director, Giovanni Manna, has offered clarity on the future of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen following the collapse of his proposed moves away from the club. On Friday, negotiations with Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli and English Premier League club Chelsea fell through, leaving Osimhen’s future in limbo.
Speaking to DAZN, Manna explained the circumstances surrounding the failed transfers: “The situation is very clear, and it has been since the end of last season. Victor expressed his absolute desire not to stay at Napoli, not to play for Napoli, and we tried to make him happy.”
Manna highlighted the complications in the transfer process: “There is a demand and an offer; we thought that we had concluded the negotiations, but then it did not go through. We bought Lukaku, kept Raspadori and Simeone, which was not to be taken for granted.”
The Sporting Director also addressed the potential for future moves but hinted that a transfer to Saudi Arabia this session is unlikely: “At this moment, we maintain the same consistency we had since the start: he expressed the desire to no longer play for Napoli and so we made other choices. 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.”
As the transfer window edges closer to its conclusion, all eyes remain on Osimhen’s next move, with Napoli’s squad already making adjustments in anticipation of his possible departure.
