Napoli’s President insists he won’t sell Victor Osimhen

Hours after Victor Osimhen gave Napoli their first Serie A title in 33 years with his goal against Udinese on Thursday night, the club’s President Aurelio De Laurentiis has stated that he’s not willing to sell the Nigerian superstar.

Osimhen is a top choice for many European clubs and it’s been reported that Napoli are willing to sell him for around €150 million (£131m/$165m).

When asked if Osimhen will move on this summer during an interview on the Rai Sport show ‘Cinque Minuti’ on Friday evening, De Laurentiis said;

“I will not sell Victor Osimhen this summer – no way!”

Napoli’s President also confirmed that they are waiting on coach Luciano Spalletti to agree to a contract extension. He added;

“He’s a legend I’ve been chasing for at least ten years. I finally brought him to Naples after the Covid crisis and I hope to open a cycle with him, because he is a great leader. I exercised the clause for the renewal of the contract, now it’s up to him to say the word… Luciano declared that he fell in love [with Naples], here he has become a hero and it is right that he enjoys it.”