According to Soccernet.ng, football agent Dario Canovi insists that despite Victor Osimhen’s recent contract extension with Napoli, he’ll likely depart next summer. Osimhen’s stellar performance, aiding Napoli’s Scudetto victory last season with 31 goals, solidified his status as a sought-after player. His achievement as the first African Capocannoniere winner eclipsed renowned figures like Samuel Eto’o and George Weah.
European giants, including Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal, expressed interest, but Osimhen stayed with Napoli, prompting contract talks initiated by Napoli’s chief Aurelio De Laurentiis.
Although Osimhen eventually extended his contract until 2026, Canovi views this extension as a tactic to inflate his value, predicting an exit next June. “The renewal appears to primarily inflate his price. I believe he’ll depart by then,” Canovi mentioned to Napoli Magazine.
Speculation surrounds Osimhen’s €130 million release clause, potentially facilitating his departure, and raising the likelihood of a move to the Premier League.
Victor Osimhen
Victor James Osimhen
This season he played in total 13 times for 995 minutes for Serie A.
Victor Osimhen scored 7 goals for Napoli. He procured two assists. He received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card.
His team is currently 7th in Serie A. In the last match Napoli lost 2-0 against Roma. The next match in Serie A will be against Monza.
Napoli performance and stats
Napoli is currently 7th in the Serie A with 27 points.
In the last 17 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, Napoli lost 2-0 against Roma.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 28 goals and conceding 21.
Napoli will play the next match in Serie A against Monza on Friday 29th of December in Napoli. The prediction is Napoli winning the match.