Nigerian Players abroad Victor Osimhen : Napoli striker breaks silence over his future

Victor Osimhen

Nigeria international and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen broke silence over his future at the Italian top-flight side as his glowing from saw him linked with European top clubs.

Osimhen still has three years left on his current contrat with Napoli, but it is unknown whether he’ll be at the club until June 2025.

Napoli have already lost two of their team’s leaders this summer with Kalidou Koulibaly going to Chelsea and Belgian veteran Dries Mertens also leaving the club.

According to reports, several European clubs including, Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle and Bayern Munich are all monitoring Victor Osimhen’s situation at Napoli.

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Victor Osimhen says he's happy at Napoli.
Victor Osimhen says he’s happy at Napoli.

However, the 23-year old Super Eagle seems to be happy in Italy as he rubbished the rumors over a possible move away.

“I’m in Napoli. And I have great respect for my club,” Osimhen told Corriere dello Sport.

“They are just rumours of the market. I’m fine here and I’ve never had such close relationships with everyone as at this moment. 

‘I spoke to the president, he is the one who decides, and he reassured me by explaining the club’s plans.

Victor Osimhen does not intend to leave Napoli this summer.
Victor Osimhen does not intend to leave Napoli this summer.

“I am happy with what he told me and the purchases are of quality: words were followed by deeds. I am very happy to play with Napoli and we will see in the future.

In addition, Victor Osimhen scored 18 goals and provided 6 assists in 32 appearances with Napoli last season and claimed Serie A’s Young Player of The Season Award.


Aimé ATTI

Aimé ATTI is a bilingual journalist who breathes football and shares his passion on Africa Top Sports

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