Napoli President De Laurentiis Firm on Retaining Osimhen Despite European Giants’ Interest

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has emphatically reiterated his commitment to keeping star player Victor Osimhen at the club during the upcoming summer transfer window, dismissing any potential sale amid strong interest from prominent European football giants.

Osimhen’s impressive performances played a pivotal role in Napoli securing their first Serie A title in 33 years. His scudetto-sealing equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Udinese on Thursday solidified his status as a key contributor to the team’s success.

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Speaking to Rai, President De Laurentiis expressed his intention to retain the majority of Napoli’s standout players for the next season. He further disclosed that all necessary arrangements have been made to extend coach Luciano Spalletti’s contract.

“I will not sell Victor Osimhen this summer — no way,” De Laurentiis affirmed firmly. “I’ve already activated and triggered the option to extend Luciano Spalletti’s contract for next season.”

With 22 goals scored so far in the campaign, Osimhen is on track to become the first African player to clinch the Italian Serie A Golden Boot.

He has already surpassed Samuel Eto’o’s record of 21 goals, setting a new benchmark for the most goals scored by an African player in a single Serie A season. Moreover, the Nigerian striker has equaled George Weah’s record as the highest-scoring African player in Serie A history with 46 goals.

Several high-profile clubs, including Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal, have been linked with a potential move for Osimhen during the summer transfer window.

However, De Laurentiis’ strong stance suggests that Napoli is determined to retain their prized asset and build on their recent success.

As the Serie A champions bask in their triumphant season, Napoli’s fans will undoubtedly be thrilled by the president’s unwavering commitment to holding onto Victor Osimhen.

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The club’s steadfastness in retaining their star player signifies their ambition to remain at the pinnacle of Italian football and compete for more silverware in the seasons to come.

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