Victor Osimhen Archives - Page 9 of 28

Osimhen Poised to Return to Italy to Start Ramping Up

November 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

After spending about two weeks in Nigeria and Germany, Osimhen is heading back to Italy to work on his return from a second-grade thigh strain. He continued to follow his protocol while abroad, but he’s not yet in its later stages. His absence from the training center hasn’t impacted his timetable.

Napoli will need to cut costs if they can’t qualify for the Champions League. Several players will be put on the market to go with a cheaper roster.

Latest Game to Inform Napoli Transfer Market Strategy

November 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The future of Rudi Garcia and the up-and-down performances of the team aren’t the only concerns for the Napoli hierarchy, which has started to devise the plans for the January window. They’ll have to cope with the absences of Frank Anguissa and Victor Osimhen due to AFCON.

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished in the top 20 in the Ballon d’Or after leading Napoli to their third Scudetto last season.

Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia Make Ballon d’Or Top Twenty

October 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished in the top 20 in the Ballon d’Or after leading Napoli to their third Scudetto last season. The Azzurri duo received more votes than the main Inter star, Lautaro Martinez, who won the World Cup and reached the Champions League final.

Inter are among the many sides eyeing Santiago Gimenez, who’s filling his boots with Feyenoord, but signing him will be complicated.

Napoli Identify Feyenoord Star as Potential Osimhen Heir

October 29, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen's future at Napoli has been one of the most discussed topics in Italy these past few months. While the reigning Serie A champions remain confident of tying their striker down to a new contract, the situation is far from ideal.

Rudi Garcia is on very shaky ground given the recent Napoli results, and a clause in his contract doesn’t work in his favor.

Garcia Offers Napoli Squad Update Ahead of Milan Clash

October 28, 2023 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli boss Rudi Garcia has delivered a promising fitness update ahead of Sunday's heavyweight Serie A showdown against Milan. Speaking to the press in the build-up, the Frenchman confirmed Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa could return to the Partenopei lineup against Rossoneri.

Walter Mazzarri will likely have almost a full roster at his disposal as he’ll make his second Napoli debut against Atalanta on Saturday.

Osimhen Happy in Naples, Picks MLS Over Saudi Arabia

October 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, MLS, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen was invited by his colleagues Mario Balotelli and Emiliano Viviano to chat and addressed a few topics, including his future, and had kind words toward his own team: “I’m very comfortable at Napoli for now. Scoring is always a big emotion, but doing so at the Maradona stadium is special."

Napoli have pinned the delay on the contract extension on Victor Osimhen and his agent. They recently affirmed that the counterparties changed their mind

The Osimhen Camp Disputes Recent Statement by Napoli

October 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli have pinned the delay on the contract extension on Victor Osimhen and his agent. They recently affirmed that the counterparties changed their mind after coming to terms. The entourage of the striker doesn’t necessarily agree with such a recollection.

Giacomo Raspadori has rarely been a starter in his two Napoli years but that hasn’t precluded him from putting up stats, especially in the Champions League.

Napoli Striker Continues to Shine in Champions League

October 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Giacomo Raspadori has rarely been a starter in his two seasons at Napoli, but that hasn’t precluded him from putting up interesting stats, especially in the Champions League. He’s one of only six players born after 2000 to have scored five goals in the top continental competition in the past two campaigns.

Napoli director Mauro Meluso stated that Napoli wouldn’t sell any of their top players in January, which has occasionally been rumored about Victor Osimhen.

Napoli Exec Rules Out Meaningful January Departures

October 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli sporting director Mauro Meluso stated that Napoli wouldn’t sell any of their top players in January, which has occasionally been rumored about Victor Osimhen considering the thorny relationship with the club: “Our roster is deep and highly competitive. We believe in it a lot,"

Napoli and Victor Osimhen are playing the waiting game concerning his contract extension. There has been no tangible progress since the summer.

Napoli and Top Striker Remain in a Holding Pattern

October 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli and Victor Osimhen are playing the waiting game concerning his contract extension. There has been no tangible progress since the summer. President Aurelio De Laurentiis stated that the striker had an about-face last week. The club issued a statement to clear the air.

Hellas Verona vs Napoli: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

October 20, 2023 Marko Vrakela Hellas Verona, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Saturday's Serie A action kicks off at Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi as Hellas Verona and Napoli seek redemption for losing their last league fixtures. Let’s look at our match preview for this contest.

Napoli patron Aurelio De Laurentiis jumped the gun a little when he claimed that they were about to shake hands with Victor Osimhen but not by a lot.

Discussions Between Napoli and Osimhen Going Nowhere

October 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The Napoli front office and Roberto Calenda, the agent of Victor Osimhen, had the first meeting in a while in recent days. CEO Maurizio Micheli and sports director Mauro Meluso, and not owner Aurelio De Laurentiis, represented the club. The summit didn’t lead to any progress concerning the striker’s extension.

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