Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen has rebuffed talks of a move away from the Serie A club following a European club’s interest in his services as he aims to continue under brilliant coach, Luciano Spalletti.
Osimhen who is reportedly valued at £85million by Napoli – has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle, and Bayern Munich after scoring 18 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions last season.
He revealed he is clear about his future in his discussion with the president, Aurelio De Laurentis.
“I’m in Napoli. And I have great respect for my club,” he told Corriere dello Sport.
“They are just rumors 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.”
“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.”
Osimhen was also full of praise for former Inter Milan boss Luciano Spalletti, insisting the new Napoli boss is ‘ideal’ for him at this stage of his career.
That is despite a video circulating on social media showing Spalletti telling Osimhen to leave the field for dissent during an intra-squad training match open to the public on Sunday at their pre-season training camp in the city of Castel di Sangro.
“He is a top coach: every day he tries to motivate me and make me make the most of the potential I have,” Osimhen added.
