Osimhen Finally Asks To Leave Napoli

Chelsea have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen after Napoli director Giovanni Manna confirmed that the Nigeria striker has requested to leave the Italian club, The Punch reports.

The Blues have agreed a deal to sign Atletico Madrid’s Samuel Omorodion, but they are still in dire need of a striker capable of guaranteeing them goals and remain keen on signing Osimhen from Napoli.

The 25-year-old Osimhen is said to be ranking prominently on their wish list to lead their line during the 2024/25 season.

The Lagos-born has emerged as one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe, having been linked with moves to Chelsea, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and Liverpool, among others, following impressive seasons with Napoli.

However, his hefty €130 million release clause has scared off many suitors, with the Blues the only European club still keen on signing him after PSG went silent on the Nigerian.

Osimhen was absent again for Napoli’s Coppa Italia first-round fixture against Modena at the Stadio Maradona on Saturday night.

The Nigerian has not featured in any of Napoli’s pre-season fixtures and last appearance in an Azzurri shirt in the club’s 0-0 draw against Lecce on the final day of the 2023/24 Serie A season.

Speaking on Osimhen’s situation, Manna confirmed that the striker was not part of Antonio Conte’s plan as he wished to leave the club.