The Napoli sporting director, Cristiano Manna, has confirmed that Victor Osimhen has requested to leave the club amidst the ongoing transfer saga surrounding the Nigerian forward. Osimhen, the 25-year-old African Footballer of the Year, has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks. Despite signing a contract extension with Napoli, which includes a substantial £110 million release clause, Osimhen has reportedly made it unequivocally clear that he wishes to terminate his contract with the Serie A giants.
A potential move to Paris Saint-Germain had been rumored, but the transfer collapsed as the French champions are no longer seeking a new striker. With no resolution in sight and the transfer window drawing to a close, Osimhen remains with Napoli, leaving his future uncertain.
Fabrizio Romano had a post on his X handle on Sunday quoting Napoli Director Cristiano Manna “Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club. He wants to go,” Manna stated, “The situation is clear, there were already chances for his exit last summer… Victor wants to leave.” “We will see in the next 20 days,” the Napoli director concluded, hinting that Osimhen’s future could be resolved in the coming weeks.
