Napoli are facing a difficult time deciding the future of Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen as doubts around his future continue to grow without any solution in sight, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Osimhen is keen on leaving the team before the close of the summer transfer window, but PSG who are rumored to be his favorite destination are not willing to pay Napoli’s asking price of €130m and it has led to an impasse that is hampering the team’s preparation for next season.
Head coach Antonio Conte has already drawn up a replacement plan for the 25 year old Nigerian by making the club agree a three year deal with Romelu Lukaku to join them from Chelsea, but the transfer is pending because it is hinged on the exit of Osimhen.
That statement has seen Conte keep the Nigerian out of his tactical, technical and also pre season games so far and ahead of their Coppa Italia game against Modena later today, the coach excused the Nigerian from their training camp yesterday.
He left the camp in a taxi , while the rest of the team stayed behind to perfect tactics for the game today which is the first stage of the Italian Cup tournament, and usually open the football season in Italy. Osimhen will however not be involved in the game.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
