Osimhen: ‘For now I am a Napoli player’

Victor Osimhen has told DAZN he is still in talks for a contract extension.
The Nigerian has been linked with a host of top clubs in Europe this summer, despite a price tag of about €200m.

Only Saudi Pro League clubs approached Napoli for the Nigerian but the approach was rejected.

‘For now, I am a Napoli player, we’ll see what happens. There was a lot of speculation which is true,’ admitted Osimhen.

‘The president is the boss. We are still negotiating [over a new contract], we’ll see at the end of the transfer window.

‘For now, I am a Napoli player which is the most important thing. I will give my heart and soul to this team as I’ve always done in the past. We’ll see what happens.’

Osimhen’s agent Roberto Calenda started negotiations with Napoli a few months ago, but the two parties are yet to reach a final agreement. The striker’s contract at the Stadio Maradona runs out in June 2025.

The 24 year started the new Serie A campaign on the right foot, scoring a decisive brace in a 3-1 win over newly promoted side Frosinone.

‘It was important to start well, congratulation to the team,’ Osimhen told DAZN.

‘The opponent gave us a hard time, they are a good side. We have a great squad, and I am happy with this win. I’m happy I scored two goals, we must keep this momentum.’

Napoli boss Rudi Garcia has recently compared the Nigerian forward to Cristiano Ronaldo, especially for his importance inside the dressing room.

‘What can I say? It’s important for the coach to believe in me, it’s also important to repay the trust on the pitch,’ said Osimhen.

‘Everyone’s the leader, we have to take responsibility. We have Di Lorenzo, the captain, Mario Rui, Meret. As I said, we are one group. We want to keep on improving.’