Victor Osimhen Archives - Page 14 of 28

Napoli Boss Garcia Touches Base Amid Osimhen Saga

August 7, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli coach Rudi Garcia has tagged the offers arriving from Saudi Arabia for striker Victor Osimhen as ‘indecent,’ just days after Al-Hilal upped their interest. The Saudi Arabian outfit, who recently signed Malcom, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Kalidou Koulibaly, reportedly bid a contract worth a whopping €50M net per season.

The prospective blockbuster swap between Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku has quickly gone backward after the recent chatter.

Al-Hilal Prepare Monstrous Contract Offer for Napoli Talisman

August 5, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Al-Hilal won't accept no for an answer, as it seems. Despite being rejected twice in quick succession, the Saudi Pro League giants have prepared a new attempt to prise Victor Osimhen away from Napoli. As per renowned journalist Ben Jacobs, they've readied a mouth-watering contract package worth £1m-per-week to lure the Nigerian to the Middle East.

Oma Akatugba, a close friend of Victor Osimhen, stated that the marksman will look for a way out following the two Tik Tok videos deriding him.

Al-Hilal Continue to Pursue Osimhen Amid Renewal Talks

August 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Al-Hilal have put forth another mammoth bid to lure Victor Osimhen after getting rebuffed in previous weeks. The ace and Napoli don’t intend to accept, but they can end any speculation only by agreeing to a new contract, which hasn’t happened yet despite the chatter.

Napoli Rebuff Saudi Offer for Victor Osimhen

July 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen has been at the forefront of intense transfer speculation this summer. After several approaches from Europe's heavy hitters failed to come to fruition, Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal thought it was their turn to try and prise the Nigerian away from Serie A.

Osimhen and Napoli Closing in on Anticipated Renewal

July 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen and Napoli are on the verge of agreeing to a contract extension. His current one expires in 2025. The player and his camp want to be rewarded adequately since president Aurelio De Laurentiis has been asking for €200M to sell the marksman this summer.

Marco Verratti was absent from the first call-ups by new Italy coach Luciano Spalletti. However, it wasn’t a choice of the manager.

Al-Hilal Set to Sign Verratti, Plot to Pursue Osimhen

July 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, PSG, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Al-Hilal could not lure Kylian Mbappé, but they will likely add Marco Verratti and pursue Victor Osimhen next. The Italian ace is on the verge of accepting their offer. PSG are set to cash in at least €30M from the sale. If there are no hitches, he’ll ink a three-year contract.

Rudi Garcia took stock of his first few weeks at Napoli and addressed the transfer market while talking to various outlets from their pre-season setup.

Garcia Comments on Osimhen, Zielinski, and New Defender

July 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Rudi Garcia took stock of his first few weeks at Napoli and addressed multiple transfer market-related topics while talking to various outlets from their pre-season setup: “I want an angry team. Nobody must lose focus. I see great quality and a high level. We are happy to have Victor Osimhen with us."

Victor Osimhen and Napoli are expected to shake hands soon. After several meetings, the Partenopei and his agent Roberto Calenda struck a deal.

Napoli a Little Closer to an Agreement with Osimhen

July 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen reached Napoli’s retreat in Dimaro Wednesday after getting a few extra days off because of international duties in June. He was accompanied by his agent Roberto Calenda, who had another meeting with president Aurelio De Laurentiis to discuss an extension. The new deal should have a release clause.

The Napoli hierarchy has no doubts about Rudi Garcia despite the dissatisfactory start of the season. Director Maurizio Meluso spoke up.

Mauro Meluso Explains Napoli Transfer Strategy

July 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Newly-appointed Napoli sporting director Mauro Meluso took stock of the club's transfer plans for the summer in his maiden press conference. Aurelio De Laurentiis has brought in the former Lecce and Spezia executive to fill the vacancy following Cristiano Giuntoli's move to Juventus.

Juventus and Chelsea negotiated a swap between Dusan Vlahovic and Romelu Lukaku for a couple of weeks during the summer, but it didn't happen.

Juventus Star Welcomes Move to PSG Following Inquiry

July 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Dusan Vlahovic has given his greenlight to PSG following the recent inquiry by the Ligue 1’s powerhouse. The French side is going after multiple center-forwards. The amount of their respective price tags will likely determine whom they will ultimately sign. The contacts between clubs have been only preliminary

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis dished on Victor Osimhen during an event aboard a cruise ship. He reiterated that he expects the start to stay.

Napoli Owner Blatantly Announces Osimhen Price Tag

July 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis further dished on Victor Osimhen during an event aboard a cruise ship. He reiterated that he didn’t expect the star to leave but also alluded to his evaluation: “If he’ll be still with us, then all the better. Otherwise, we’ll sign somebody very strong to replace him."

After completing the Jesper Lindstrom deal, Napoli are unlikely to add new players in the two final days of the 2023 summer transfer market window.

De Laurentiis Discusses Giuntoli, Osimhen, and More

July 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis touched on a few matters while unveiling their new kits. He lambasted Cristiano Giuntoli after he professed his Juventus fandom: "“I didn’t expect it at all. It blindsided me. If I had noticed it beforehand, I would have gotten rid of him earlier.”

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