Report: Napoli agrees new release clause with Victor Osimhen

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move away from Napoli after being axed from the first-team squad

Super Eagles attacker Victor Osimhen has reportedly agreed to a new release clause with Italian Serie A side Napoli, potentially setting the stage for a future transfer amid ongoing interest from top European clubs, Soccernet.ng reports.

Initially, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis had set a €130 million release clause for Osimhen following his outstanding performance in leading the club to the 2023 Serie A title.

However, this steep fee proved to be a major obstacle for clubs seeking to sign the Nigerian star from the Diego Maradona Stadium, as it would have required a record-breaking financial commitment.

Following a failed transfer move away from Naples, reports from Nigerian journalist Onyebuchi Onokala confirm that Osimhen has now agreed to a revised release clause of €75 million with the club.

Although Osimhen initially pushed for a €70 million clause, Napoli’s board proposed €90 million. Ultimately, Osimhen held firm and settled on the €75 million figure.

Additionally, the Super Eagles attacker has been heavily linked with a potential four-month loan move to Galatasaray and could be donning the colours of the Turkish club after the international break.

Reports circulating in the Nigerian media suggests that the Nigerian might be spending a season-long loan in turkey before heading for a permanent move to England if all goes well.

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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