‘Let go like discarded shoe’ - Italian agent blasts Napoli for not managing Osimhen’s transfer
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Italian agent blasts Napoli || Imago

‘Let go like discarded shoe’ - Italian agent blasts Napoli for not managing Osimhen’s transfer

Stephen Oladehinde 14:12 - 27.09.2024

Antonio Caliendo, a legendary Italian agent, has criticised Napoli for how they handled Victor Osimhen’s summer transfer the right way.

During the summer transfer window, the 25-year-old was heavily expected to make a big-money move to a bigger club in one of Europe's top five leagues, but the move never materialised.

PSG, Chelsea and Al Ahli were linked with a move for the Nigerian and made offers to sign him but could not agree on a deal for his signature.

The Super Eagles forward will instead lose out on UEFA Champions League action for a year after agreeing to a season-long loan with Turkish team Galatasaray.

Antonio hits out at Napoli

Speaking on Kiss Kiss Napoli's Radio Goal, Caliendo disclosed that a mistake was made by someone in the Napoli management and Osimhen's staff, which prevented the striker from joining a major league.

Victor Osimhen in action for Galatasaray against Rizespor || Imago
Victor Osimhen in action for Galatasaray against Rizespor || Imago

Caliendo said, “If I have to be frank, the first time I saw him play in Napoli, I told my friend that he would have come to cost $200 million. 

“Right now, thanks to the direction of those who took care of all his management, his transfer operation was disappointing, going into the market as if he were a discarded shoe. 

“Instead, he should have been the leading man of the world transfer market, but he was not managed in the right way. 

Victor Osimhen at Napoli | IMAGO
Victor Osimhen at Napoli | IMAGO

“On the part of those who managed him, reassurances were made about his multi-million dollar sale and De Laurentiis trusted them.”

Osimhen has made a great impression on Turkish football fans by netting four assists in his first three games back after his loan.

The Super Eagles striker played an important role in Galatasaray’s 3-1 win against PAOK in the Europa League, providing an assent in the game.

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