Victor Osimhen has decided to remain at Napoli despite a late transfer offer from Chelsea. The Nigerian striker turned down an €8 million per season offer, choosing to stay with the Serie A club amid frustrations over Napoli's handling of transfer negotiations with both Chelsea and Al-Ahli.
Victor Osimhen's much-publicized transfer saga has ended as the Nigerian striker decided to remain with Napoli, rejecting a late offer from Chelsea. Despite extensive negotiations and interest from both Chelsea and Al-Ahli of the Saudi Pro League, Osimhen has chosen to stay with the former Serie A champions. Reports indicate that Napoli's refusal to meet Chelsea’s financial terms, despite lowering their asking price to €80 million, led to the collapse of the potential deal.
Osimhen, who Chelsea offered €8 million per season, opted to honor his contract with Napoli, which includes a €130 million release clause. The 25-year-old forward expressed frustration with Napoli’s handling of the transfer discussions, particularly their last-minute price hike, which also deterred Al-Ahli. The Saudi club subsequently shifted their attention to Brentford’s Ivan Toney.
Despite his preference for a move to Stamford Bridge, Osimhen will now focus on his responsibilities with Napoli and the Nigerian national team. His decision to stay at Napoli sets the stage for competition with the new signing of Romelu Lukaku under the management of Antonio Conte, potentially leading to tensions within the squad. The transfer saga’s conclusion marks a significant moment in Osimhen’s career, as he remains one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe.
