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Victor Osimhen: Why Napoli Star’s Departure Is Complicated with PSG Interest
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Victor Osimhen: Why Napoli Star’s Departure Is Complicated with PSG Interest

by  Richard Nutakor 2 min read
  • Victor Osimhen could continue at Napoli next season despite his desire to leave the Italian club
  • Paris Saint-Germain have been in talks with Napoli for the striker, but no agreement reached
  • Multiple reports in France suggest that the French club have withdrawn from discussions

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Victor Osimhen’s move away from Napoli is getting more complicated by the day, and multiple reports in France suggest that Paris Saint-Germain have withdrawn from the discussion.

Osimhen was poised to leave Napoli at the end of the 2022/23 season after helping the club win the Italian Serie A title, their first since the Diego Maradona-inspired title in 1990.

Victor Osimhen watching Napoli's pre-season game.
Victor Osimhen watching Napoli's pre-season match against Mantova 1911. Photo by Ciro de Luca.
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He instead extended his contract until 2026, with an improved salary, a release clause of £113 million inserted into the deal, and a gentleman's agreement to let him leave in 2024.

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The fee has scared interested clubs away and forced Premier League clubs Chelsea and Arsenal to withdraw despite Napoli's willingness to lower it to around £100mil.

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PSG withdraws from Osimhen race: reports

According to Le10 Sports, PSG have stopped discussions with the Italian club about signing Osimhen because an agreement could not be reached on a fee or the inclusion of players.

The reports added that the French club's priority now is João Neves as they hope to wrap up the signing of Benfica's 19-year-old Portuguese international midfielder.

Foot Mercato added that the Parisians still have strikers Kolo Muani and Goncalo Ramos on their roster, and unless one of them leaves, they will not be signing the former Lille star.

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All these have complicated the deal, and the Super Eagles forward may remain in Naples next season and work under Antonio Conte despite the manager admitting he is powerless to stop him.

This could also affect Chelsea’s business. Napoli have identified Romelu Lukaku as the ideal replacement and would be willing to spend €25mil only if the Nigerian leaves.

PSG set eyes on Victor Osimhen

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Victor Osimhen has been shortlisted to replace Kylian Mbappe at the Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG see the Nigerian international as a prime candidate to fill Mbappe, who was presented as a new Real Madrid player's shoes.

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Richard Nutakor (Sports Editor) Richard Nutakor is a digital media enthusiast with over 8 years of working experience in media and digital marketing. He's worked with notable media brands in Ghana like Media General, owners of TV3 Ghana, 3FM, Onua FM & Connect FM. He's also worked with Global Media Alliance as a Digital Account Manager. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Ghana in 2016 and a Masters in Brands and Communication Management from the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Email: richard.kekeli@sportsbrief.com

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