Napoli’s star striker and African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, finds himself in a turbulent situation following a failed transfer on deadline day. The Nigerian forward, who was heavily linked with moves to Chelsea and Saudi club Al-Ahli, saw both potential deals collapse at the eleventh hour on Friday, resulting in significant repercussions from his current club.
In a surprising turn of events, Napoli has decided to exclude Osimhen from their squad, not only for their upcoming fixture against Parma but for the entire 2024/25 season. Sources close to the club suggest that the relationship between Osimhen and Napoli has reached a breaking point, with no possibility of reconciliation after the failed transfer.
To compound matters, Napoli has reallocated Osimhen’s number 9 jersey to Romelu Lukaku, a move that signifies the club’s intent to move forward without their top scorer from the previous season.
Osimhen’s exclusion marks a dramatic shift in fortunes for the player who played a crucial role in securing Napoli’s Serie A title last season. As the dust settles, the coming weeks will reveal whether the situation can be salvaged or if it marks the end of Osimhen’s chapter with Napoli.
