Napoli’s Sporting Director, Cristiano Manna, has confirmed that star striker Victor Osimhen has requested to leave the club, amid ongoing transfer speculation surrounding the Nigerian forward.
Osimhen, the 25-year-old African Footballer of the Year, has been the subject of intense rumors in recent weeks. Despite recently signing a contract extension with Napoli, which includes a substantial £110 million release clause, Osimhen has reportedly expressed his desire to part ways with the Serie A club.
There were rumors of a potential transfer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), but the move fell through as the French champions are no longer in the market for a new striker.
As the transfer window nears its close and no resolution has been reached, Osimhen remains with Napoli, leaving his future in limbo.
“Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club. He wants to go,” Manna stated, according to a report by Fabrizio Romano.
“The situation is clear—there were already opportunities for his exit last summer… Victor wants to leave,” he added.
Manna concluded by hinting that the striker’s future could be decided in the coming weeks, saying, “We will see in the next 20 days.”
