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Osimhen reveals TRUTH about Napoli exit plan
Cameron Smith
- 18 Oct 2024 12:30 BST
- 3 min read
Victor Osimhen has revealed that he planned to leave Napoli during the January transfer window after failed negotiations with Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Ahli.
The Nigeria international was frozen out following Antonio Conte’s arrival in Naples, and he was widely tipped to seal a big-money move to Chelsea.
The Blues were unable to finalise an agreement with Napoli though, despite the help of club legend John Obi Mikel, and Osimhen looked destined for a spell on the sidelines in Serie A.
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However, Galatasaray lodged a last-minute loan offer and Osimhen decided to accept the Turkish giants’ proposal.
The 25-year-old has two goals and four assists in just four Galatasaray appearances and he is set to return to action within the next week after suffering a hamstring injury before the October international break.
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What has Victor Osimhen said?
“I had plans to stay there [Napoli] and wait for three or four months and leave in January… because I wouldn’t let anyone decide for me,” Osimhen admitted to Turkish media (via Football Italia).
“It was important for me to stay there since I didn’t get the deserved move that I really preferred.”
Osimhen continued: “When I received the call from the Galatasaray coach, it was really convincing. He said what he wanted to do this season and what he wanted to achieve.
Current ETV
Victor Osimhen
F (C)
Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen
F (C)
Galatasaray
ETV Range
€47.3M - €78.9M
“I could see what he had set for himself as a man, a coach, and a father. I think I fit in this plan and coming to a team with already a lot of quality players with great ambition, as a footballer it was easy to come.
“When I came I could see how serious Galatasaray are as a club. For me it was the right decision, but also for my family and my daughter. Coming to a city like Istanbul, one of the best in the world. It was easy.
“So far so good, I’m really happy about my decision. I want to contribute and win something important here.”
