Victor Osimhen (file image)
Osimhen awaits January transfer window for a new club
By Valentine Amanze
Victor Osimhen, the 25-year-old Nigerian striker, will remain in Napoli till the January 2025 transfer window.
This followed his inability to get a new club before the closure of transfer window on Saturday August 31, 2024.
Osimhen’s efforts to join new suitors, Chelsea FC, PSG and Saudi Professional League side, Al Ahli, were thwarted by Napoli FC management over sign-on fees.
The Nigerian forward has also been excluded from the first-team setup following his lengthy summer transfer saga.
Reports suggest that the Italian Serie A club may have already moved on from the idea of having the Nigerian star lead their attack.
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In addition to signing Romelu Lukaku as a potential replacement, Napoli has reportedly frozen Osimhen out of their first-team setup, according to DeadlineDayLive.
Amid the significant reaction to the drastic decision, another report has emerged, shedding light on another seemingly definitive stance Napoli has taken regarding Osimhen.
Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, disclosed that Napoli did not only frozen Osimhen out of their first-team setup but also stripped him of his iconic number nine shirt, handing it over to their new striker, Lukaku.
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Osimhen has worn the coveted number nine jersey since joining the club in the summer of 2020.
During his time at Napoli, the forward was involved in over 85 goals, as reported by FotMob.
Osimhen also played a pivotal role in leading the Italian club to their first Serie A championship since 1990, thanks to his outstanding performances during the 2022/23 season.
The 2023 CAF Player of the Year is now expected to remain with the club until the winter transfer window.
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