This news comes as a major blow to Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United, who had been persistently linked with a move for the prolific striker earlier this season. With his future now secured in Naples, Osimhen is poised to spearhead Napoli’s attack for years to come.
Osimhen’s impressive form last season, highlighted by 65 goals in 112 appearances for Napoli, underscores why Napoli is intent on retaining him.
The 24-year-old threatened to take legal action against the club and has also taken down all images of him in the Partenopei jersey on his Instagram account.
It’s the first time a club south of Italy’s traditional soccer capitals of Milan and Turin has won the league since Roma claimed the title in 2001.
He is valued at £150 million and “has been heavily linked with a move away from the Serie A side and United are eager to bolster their attacking options”.
