Osimhen: Napoli president breaks silence, says 'no problem' with Super Eagles striker
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Napoli striker Victor Osimhen Image credit: Getty Images

Osimhen: Napoli president breaks silence, says 'no problem' with Super Eagles striker

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 09:08 - 04.10.2023

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has opened up on the recent situation surrounding star striker Victor Osimhen.

Osimhen has been the subject of uproar in the footballing world over the past 10 days, after a gaffe made by Napoli's social media team. 

The club's official TikTok posted a disparaging video of their star striker missing a penalty, setting in motion a string of events — ranging from Osimhen deleting all Napoli-related posts from his Instagram to his agent threatening legal action against the club.

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In the end, both player and club released statements to try to diffuse the tension, but whispers of a potential exit remain.

Napoli president says Osimhen happy at club

Victor Osimhen has been urged to leave Napoli || Credit: IMAGO

In a recent interview with ElChringuito, Napoli president de Laurentiis was quick to stress that there are no problems with Osimhen.

"Osimhen was not even at issue. He’s a top player".

 "New deal? Yes, there’s no problem. There are never problems here. All players are happy at Napoli,

It remains to be seen just how long Osimhen takes to sign the new contract or if he even signs it at all. 

There are rumours that a move to the Premier League could be on the cards, perhaps even a money-spinning adventure in the Saudi Pro League. Either way, the next 6 months will paint a clearer picture.

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