Napoli Struggles to Sell Victor Osimhen: Italian Expert Reveals Why

By Kingnaafrika

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Napoli, the Serie A giants, are facing difficulties in offloading their star striker, Victor Osimhen. Despite the Nigerian forward’s desire for a summer transfer, Napoli has stood firm on their demand that Osimhen’s €130 million release clause be met ¹.

Former Napoli sporting director, Mauro Meluso, recently admitted that the club made errors in managing Osimhen’s situation. He revealed that Napoli had received a “super offer” from one of Europe’s top teams but failed to capitalize on it. Instead of allowing Osimhen to leave, Napoli renegotiated his contract, extending it until 2026 with a €10 million-per-year deal. The expectation was that they would sell him this summer, but the anticipated €130 million bid never materialized ².

Several factors contribute to Napoli’s struggle in selling Osimhen, The high transfer fee, coupled with the need to match or exceed Osimhen’s wages, has deterred potential buyers. His Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) currently stands at €71.1 million, down from a peak of €81 million. Clubs are wary of the financial burden associated with both the transfer fee and the player’s salary ². Osimhen’s form dipped slightly last season, scoring 17 goals in 32 appearances compared to 31 in 39 the previous campaign. This decline, along with the overall deflation of transfer fees, has affected his market value ². Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has agreed to personal terms with Osimhen but hasn’t convinced Napoli to lower their demands. The situation has left Osimhen somewhat of a “prisoner” at Napoli, considering other options like a move to the Saudi Pro League ² ³.

Napoli’s reluctance to accept a cut-price deal and Osimhen’s desire for a transfer have created a stalemate. As the summer window continues, all eyes remain on whether Napoli will eventually part ways with their talented striker.

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¹: Napoli confirm Victor Osimhen transfer request ²: Victor Osimhen transfer news: ‘Super offer’ rejected as Napoli ‘MISTAKE’ admitted ³: Napoli offer Victor Osimhen to PSG for €90 million plus Lee Kang-In