Shocking Victor Osimhen Statement from Napoli

Galatasaray’s Nigerian star Victor Osimhen has been the subject of surprising comments from Napoli. Galatasaray made one of the most sensational transfers of the summer window by signing Osimhen on loan.

Moving to Chelsea?

Osimhen was reportedly unhappy at Napoli and had been in close contact with Chelsea throughout the transfer window. However, when the move didn’t materialize, he joined Galatasaray instead. With ongoing speculation about a possible move to Chelsea in the January transfer window or next summer, Napoli has now issued some notable revelations.

Sporting Director Giovanni Manna’s Statement

Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, spoke to Radio CRC about Victor Osimhen’s loan transfer to Galatasaray. Manna explained that neither the club nor Osimhen initially approved the transfer, but the player was later convinced. Here are some key takeaways from his comments:

“Victor made it clear that he no longer wanted to play for Napoli and wanted to leave. Initially, the conditions for the transfer weren’t there, but with a shortage of strikers in the team, we accelerated the transfer of Romelu.”

“We Wanted a Sale, Not a Loan”

Manna revealed that after discussions with the player, they found a solution that satisfied all parties, although they would have preferred to sell him. “We would have liked to sell him, but it wasn’t possible,” he said.