Napoli Makes Key Decision on Victor Osimhen After Failed Move to Chelsea

• Chelsea and Victor Osimhen could not agree on personal terms on the transfer deadline day
• Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli signed Ivan Toney despite agreement with Osimhen and Napoli
• The Neapolitan club have now excluded the Nigerian striker from their squad for the season

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is out of Napoli’s project after seeing his proposed move to Chelsea and Saudi Arabia collapse on the summer transfer deadline day.

The striker had a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, which also offered Napoli a significant transfer fee, but his delay in making a decision let the club walk away.

He waited on Chelsea until the final minute of the window, but he and the Premier League club could not reach an agreement over personal terms before the window closed.

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Victor Osimhen out of Napoli project

According to Deadline Day Live, Osimhen was not registered in Napoli’s squad for the 2024/25 Italian Serie A season. Thus, he will not play until at least January if he stays at the club.

Multiple reports in the Italian media claimed his relationship with the club is totally broken following the events of last night, where he was furious with the club for frustrating his move.

The exclusion also includes midfielder Mario Rui, whom Antonio Conte has communicated to that he is not in his plans and should find himself a new club.

Fans react to Osimhen’s treatment

Football fans, especially Nigerians, are displeased with the decision and have expressed their thoughts on social media.

@swagberg wrote:

“Napoli are vile club that deserved relegation this season.”

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@52Fridays__ wrote:

“Unbelievable move by Napoli”

@henryojo56 wrote:

“They're at loss because he'll still be getting paid”

Why Osimhen's move to Chelsea failed

Briefly News reported on why Osimhen's move to Chelsea failed on the deadline day, and the player is forced to remain in Naples at least for the next few days or months.

The salary offer proposed by the Premier League club is reportedly significantly less than what he currently earns in Italy, which he swiftly turned down.

Source: Legit.ng