Napoli's sporting director, Giovanni Manna, blames Victor Osimhen for the ongoing conflict after he decides to leave the club. Failed transfer deals led to Osimhen's exclusion from Napoli's squad and the loss of his number 9 shirt to Romelu Lukaku, leaving his future with the club in doubt.
Napoli's sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has placed the blame on Victor Osimhen for the ongoing conflict between the striker and the club. According to Manna, Osimhen made the decision not to play for Napoli anymore, which led to his exclusion from the Serie A squad and the stripping of his number 9 shirt, now assigned to Romelu Lukaku.
Osimhen's transfer to Premier League club Chelsea and Saudi club Al Ahli fell through on the final day of the transfer window. Chelsea opted for Jason Sancho, while Al Ahli chose the more affordable Ivan Toney. As a result, Osimhen found himself sidelined, with Napoli signing Lukaku and retaining Raspadori and Simeone.
Manna explained that Napoli respected Osimhen's desire to leave but had to proceed with alternative plans when the transfer did not materialize. He emphasized that the club's actions were consistent with Osimhen’s expressed wishes.
The situation has placed a significant financial burden on Napoli, as they were counting on the funds from Osimhen's sale to finance new signings. Manna acknowledged the risk taken by Napoli's president, who invested in new players despite the failed transfer.
Manna also mentioned that while there are still options in the transfer market, he doubts that Osimhen will move to Saudi Arabia during this window. The unresolved situation leaves Osimhen's future uncertain as Napoli continues to navigate the fallout from the botched transfer deals.
