Victor Osimhen finds himself in limbo as he waits to see whether a move to Saudi Arabia can save him from the cold in Napoli.
The Nigerian had been among the most sought after strikers in Europe following several prolific years in Italy, but his fortunes have turned on their head in recent months. The arrival of Antonio Conte at Napoli has changed the dial with the new manager bringing in Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
The Belgian is now set to command the No 9 role in Naples with Osimhen snubbed in the early weeks of the season. Chelsea had been linked with a move for the striker but walked away from negotiations when talks went south and the English transfer window has now closed.
There are just days to run on the Saudi market with Al-Ahli thought to be keen on Osimhen - whose only route out of Napoli now appears to be in the Middle East. ESPN reports that the Serie A club had accepted an €80 million offer from Al Ahli to sign Osimhen - but the Nigeria international has expressed doubts about leaving European football.
However Al-Ahli have just completed a £40million swoop for Ivan Toney from Brentford and may now call time on their recruitment with the Saudi sides being far more measured in the market than they were 12 months ago.
That would leave the Nigerian still on Napoli's books, but very much out in the cold with Conte seemingly having no plans to select Osimhen. That is despite the striker scoring 66 times across the last three seasons and helping Napoli become Serie A champions.
Conte has claimed that he inherited the situation surrounding Napoli and Osimhen despite the player signing a new contract back in December and starting in 12 of their final 14 games of last season
He said: “I will not talk about the players who are not part of the Napoli squad. You all know full well the Osimhen situation was already there when I arrived and will be dealt with exclusively by the club. I did not get into the situation. You all know that the transfer market is very complicated and currently blocked. I cannot say any more than that.”
Osimhen hasn't even been included in a matchday squad for the opening two Serie A matches of the season - and that is without Lukaku being available to Conte.
Allez_
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Let’s be cool
Sure
Baa0009
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lol Like I anticipated
Let’s be cool
Allez_
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lol Like I anticipated
Baa0009
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You really are dumb for saying this Read articles before typing pls
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GaddafiJamal
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the only workable solution for him now is to terminate his contract with napoli so he can be a free agent and that cam make any interested club to buy him as free agent.
Easier Said Than Done🤡😂😂💔🤦♂️
beuekopuz
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Osimhem should be careful otherwise his stock will begin to crumble. He should not let pride destroy his career. He should learn from what happened to Lukaku whose value plummeted from a £100m to a £34m . He should have quietly gone to the Saudi and earn plenty money and prepare for retirement. Football nowadays is a business without sentiment. The era of players appreciation by clubs is gone. Look at the way he is being treated by Napoli
panenka10
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relate your comment to the effect on Osimhen and see if that's the way to go in life
the man has made his decision based on his own assessment of his worth... people may not agree with him but that's what it is....I just hope his career doesn't mess up after this....
hewbcmoruy
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Osimhen came to chelsea see
petacilnsu
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Chelsea are offering nonsense salary can they offer haaland or Kane such AFRICAN STILL they suffer
so u expecting Chelsea to buy him at a huge price and still offer him huge salary ????)
Yahbdilt
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Greedy Hunter Victor
bazbdimpu
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Osimhen is currently on his way to London to reject Chelsea face to face.😂
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Don't be deceived people. It was Chelsea who decided they had had enough of this Lukaku-like behavior and they don't need another Lukaku.
Bohabdiptu
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Chelsea please sign osimhen
Tedbdeopsu
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very good for him
kuddkpsz
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the only workable solution for him now is to terminate his contract with napoli so he can be a free agent and that cam make any interested club to buy him as free agent.
Baa0009
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You are the one crying He didn’t want your team that’s y he demanded a high salary The only reason he isn’t in Paris is cus Napoli denied the 80m we bid same which Saudi is giving
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Allez_
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Cry about it
You are the one crying He didn’t want your team that’s y he demanded a high salary The only reason he isn’t in Paris is cus Napoli denied the 80m we bid same which Saudi is giving
Zakclmpuz
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Some people never learn! You don't joke with Antonio Conte! He sacked Diego Costa through a SMS,he quit Tottenham in a huff without any care about his severance pay.I just wish all coaches were as principled as him.Osimhen will be banished to Napoli's bombsquad like our dear left back ,Ben Chillwell.He will not play even if Lukaku gets injured.Conte will tell him to his face,"you will play only over my dead body."💲💲💲💲
Supermimo
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this is never an issue of being greedy...in football your playing days are numbered and there's no retirement plan...don't blame any footballer who sticks out for a big money move because you all may even do worse if you were in his position...I'm just sad Napoli removed him from their 2024/25 squad list...he's doomed for exile now...
relate your comment to the effect on Osimhen and see if that's the way to go in life
Leycdilrsy
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He's a good footballer making bad decisions which could negatively impact his career. You are seeing yourself leaving the club but you go and sign a long contract extension which raises your price tag then you try to force a move out of the club and demand a heavy salary from the interested club to buy you. That's not what Halaand, Rudiger & Tosin did. 🙆🏻♂️🙆🏻♂️
Supermimo
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Chelsea are offering nonsense salary can they offer haaland or Kane such AFRICAN STILL they suffer
How much did Man City pay to acquire Haaland? How much was Haaland receiving in Man City first season? In Club football sometimes, you do well you receive more pay so you don't leave because the player was delivering for the club. Don't forget Osimhen wasn't prolific last season for both Club and Country. Look at other players in different Clubs all over the world
Jatdnrst
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oshimen should apologize to his former Nigeria coach George if not his career will die slowly bet me
Fohdimps
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osimhen troubles started when he foolishly signed a new contract with napoli after the club led a racial abusive characterization of him.Lesson : you don't trust people who denigrate u and come back asking for favors
Liyabipsy
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Oshimen Never see anything yet no club go sign him so him go know say football no be mate let him know say no be him own the club na buy they buy him
Baa0009
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You really are dumb for saying this Read articles before typing pls
Cry about it
Allez_
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Chelsea pls try and sign osimhen
You really are dumb for saying this Read articles before typing pls
Allez_
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This is one of most stupid Nigerian 🇳🇬 hustler I have ever seen why renewing your contract with Napoli if you don’t have plans to stay at the club?
What I just thought and said It’s more money that’s how they think money without thinking
Mozah
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This is one of most stupid Nigerian 🇳🇬 hustler I have ever seen why renewing your contract with Napoli if you don’t have plans to stay at the club?
showkeyd
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All I know is that he is on contract he is not a free agent so there's no problem for that
luwceikmnz
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osimhen supposed to have signed Chelsea deal with the pay cut, if he later perform well, he can increase his payment. and that's where he can be seeing globally . he can move to better club from Chelsea let's forget about no champions league this season. Saudi club can only pay him big money but his future is end. no one will watch him again, he's too young for alahli Saudi club.
kaaimpuy
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Chelsea is very disgraceful team
Sudceilms
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Agent put you to big mess like this because of money see you You didn’t listen to your African legends Put OBi in shame who were saying you could be better than Jackson 😂😂😂😂 premier league is for lions bro remember you are going to stay with the club 2 boy lukaaaaaaaku is no 9
Baa0009
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Chelsea pls try and sign osimhen
akiamo
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"Trophies don't put food on table"
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now, Arab League will even lower their asking price and salary, knowing they are on advantageous side....... 👌 offer him 45K a week, see how he will rush 🏃 and join Al Riyadh! 😂😂😂
Cimaeknsty
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Chelsea are offering nonsense salary can they offer haaland or Kane such AFRICAN STILL they suffer
bunadeimr
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He's now like Aaron in the Bible
Ibe7
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@ Osimhen, don't worry Bobrisky is here for you and proud of your gbola
akiamo
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let him enjoy 'self architecturred limbo!' this kind of behavior is very common among african politics; especially in nija!......its called 'political harakiri'. so let Osim enjoy his athlete harakiri 👌!
cosaikou
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Good night 👠👠👠👠👠👠
hubabdlt
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the guy no try if when it's the final day of the transfer window
Weudempt
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Jackson dancing ,wen transfer window close nd osimhen nor coming. what Gid cannot do doesn't exist twit by jackson
Chrismaris1
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Any condition osimhen find himself now he deserve it he's too proud
stfu
bueaeilnsu
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Any condition osimhen find himself now he deserve it he's too proud
Jepckptuz
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Both Osimhen and his agent are greedy now see where greed has landed him. I just hope you find a way out. You could have left Napoli with respect but your greediness has brought you shame
I agree with you osy greedy
solsamlah-3
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he hasn't seen anything yet, he will be so frustrated at NAPOLI and will regret why he did sign for CHELSEA, pride they say goes before a fall
thank u...well said
Jimaeklmor
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hehehehehe, that's funny. You really believe this is true? What makes you think he will not regret it if he comes to Chelsea that has 1 million players? The fact that he doesn't want to join your club is now seen as pride? Get over it, life doesn't work the way you have imagined it in your head.
let's see what happens next bro, palmer sign for CHELSEA with an initial 70k per week, now he is earning 120k, things would have turned around for him in CHELSEA as times goes on, bro VO9 is too young to suffer the trauma that awaits him
Shmonny
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Osimhen is currently on his way to London to reject Chelsea face to face.😂
Zosadlorsz
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he hasn't seen anything yet, he will be so frustrated at NAPOLI and will regret why he did sign for CHELSEA, pride they say goes before a fall
hehehehehe, that's funny. You really believe this is true? What makes you think he will not regret it if he comes to Chelsea that has 1 million players? The fact that he doesn't want to join your club is now seen as pride? Get over it, life doesn't work the way you have imagined it in your head.
Mikel-ARTETA
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this is not good for African best
Shmonny
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"Trophies don't put food on table"
panenka10
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this is never an issue of being greedy...in football your playing days are numbered and there's no retirement plan...don't blame any footballer who sticks out for a big money move because you all may even do worse if you were in his position...I'm just sad Napoli removed him from their 2024/25 squad list...he's doomed for exile now...