Napoli has rebuffed a staggering €200 million bid from Paris Saint-Germain for Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, according to reports from Italy. The offer, which also included Osimhen’s teammate Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, was swiftly turned down by the Italian club.
Osimhen, who has been a subject of transfer speculation this summer, returned to Napoli’s pre-season training last week amid uncertainties about his future at the Diego Maradona Stadium. Despite Napoli reducing his release clause from €130 million to €100 million in hopes of facilitating a transfer, potential suitors such as Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal have yet to meet the revised figure.
The rejection of PSG’s bid underscores Napoli’s stance of considering offers only for Osimhen and not Kvaratskhelia. The Nigerian striker’s impressive record, having netted 15 goals in 25 Serie A appearances last season, has heightened interest from top clubs seeking to bolster their attacking lineup.
Antonio Conte, Napoli’s newly appointed coach, provided insights into Osimhen’s situation, stating, “He’s a Napoli player today, so he needs to work hard, even if we’ve reached an agreement (for his potential exit), and still we don’t know the outcome of this story.” Conte’s mention of a potential replacement, such as Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku, hints at Napoli’s contingency plans should Osimhen depart.
PSG’s pursuit of a marquee signing follows the departure of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, intensifying the competition for Osimhen’s signature as the transfer window progresses. As negotiations continue, the football world awaits developments on whether Napoli will part ways with their prized striker ahead of the upcoming season.
