Italian Serie A champions, SSC Napoli, have revealed that discussions regarding a contract extension with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen have been temporarily halted.
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The club acknowledges that Osimhen has had a change of heart about extending his stay in Naples, but they remain hopeful that the prolific striker will reconsider.
Napoli has also vehemently denied the existence of any tensions between the player and the club, clarifying that club president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has made no negative remarks about Osimhen.
A statement released by the club read, “President de Laurentiis never shared any negative comment about Victor. He just said that after verbally agreeing on a plan to sign a new deal, Osimhen changed his mind.”
The club remains optimistic and views this pause in negotiations as a moment for Osimhen to contemplate his future. They plan to engage in further discussions with Osimhen’s agent, Calenda, in the coming weeks.
Recent reports have linked Osimhen with a move to English Premier League giants, Liverpool and Chelsea.
The uncertainties surrounding Osimhen’s future at Napoli have heightened speculation about a potential transfer.
The relationship between Osimhen and Napoli has experienced strain recently, with some attributing it to a TikTok video released by the club that mocked Osimhen for missing a penalty. Despite this, the club maintains that there is no conflict between them and the player.
While Napoli remains hopeful that Osimhen may decide to continue his journey with the club, the possibility of his departure appears to be growing, particularly with reported interest from prominent English clubs.
The outcome of these contract discussions will be closely monitored by football enthusiasts, as Osimhen’s future in Naples hangs in the balance.
