Last season, the accomplished forward scored 26 league goals, contributing significantly to Napoli’s clinching of the Scudetto after a hiatus of more than three decades. Victor Osimhen, who also secured the Golden Boot, surpassing George Weah’s longstanding record as the African with the highest goal tally in the Italian top flight, has recently addressed speculation regarding his future with Napoli amid reported interest from Chelsea.
Despite several clubs vying for Osimhen’s signature, including Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, the 25-year-old Nigerian forward committed to Napoli by signing a new contract in December. However, Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, admitted that the extension was made with the understanding that Osimhen might eventually move on.
While there have been links with other European giants, Osimhen has expressed his admiration for the Premier League, with Chelsea reportedly showing interest. The Mirror revealed that Arsenal had already engaged in discussions with Osimhen’s agent in 2022, though the specific details of the release clause in his recent Napoli contract are yet to be confirmed.
Despite a comparatively slow start to the 2023/24 season, where Osimhen has scored eight goals and provided three assists in 18 games, he remains recognized as one of the world’s premier center-forwards. This comes as Napoli faces challenges in maintaining their form in the Serie A this season.
