The Digest:
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that Juventus submitted a bid to sign him, but Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis blocked the transfer. Speaking ahead of Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League playoff clash against the Bianconeri, Osimhen confirmed: "Juventus wanted to sign me, and Giuntoli submitted a bid to try to close the deal, but President DeLaurentiis didn't sell me to Juve." The Nigerian forward, who now faces his former suitors, added: "Juve are a top club. When Juventus call you, you have to listen." Osimhen will confront former Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti, now managing Juventus, who has praised his "extraordinary talent" while vowing to keep him quiet. Osimhen enters the tie with six goal contributions in his last five games after his permanent move to Galatasaray following 37 goals in 41 appearances on loan.
Key Points:
- The revelation adds personal motivation as Osimhen faces a club that tried but failed to sign him.
- It highlights the complex transfer dynamics and De Laurentiis's influence in blocking the move.
- Osimhen gains extra incentive, while Juventus faces a striker with a point to prove.
- This signals the Nigerian's elite status as a target for Europe's biggest clubs.
- The timing, hours before kick-off, intensifies the narrative around the UCL showdown.
Osimhen's revelation that Juventus tried to sign him adds spice to the Champions League clash, with the Nigerian eager to show the Bianconeri what they missed.
Sources: Pulse Sports, Gazzetta dello Sport
