Report: Conte will not block Osimhen’s Napoli exit amid Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG interest

Victor Osimhen has piqued the interest of Chelsea, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain who are vying for his signature

New Napoli manager Antonio Conte has revealed his intention not to block Victor Osimhen’s summer transfer move, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Nigerian star has been linked with a move away from Naples, drawing interest from English Premier League clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Conte, who formerly coached Chelsea, is aware of Osimhen’s new contract with Napoli and will not prevent the Super Eagles talisman from leaving the club.

“I’m aware of his situation, I know there’s an agreement with the club, so it’s a different case compared to others,” Conte said as quoted by Romano. “There’s a pact between Victor and Napoli on his future, and I accepted that.”

Further reports from the Italian journalist conclude that the 2023 CAF Player of the Year is expected to exit the Armando Diego Maradona Stadium this summer.

“Osimhen is expected to leave this summer,” Romano wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) platform.

Chelsea has reportedly pulled out of the pursuit for the Nigerian international, with Arsenal struggling to meet Napoli’s asking price.

However, reports reveal that the Gli Azzurri have reduced their asking price to a price in the region of €85 million attract suitors for him.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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