Napoli’s Sporting Director, Giovanni Manna, has spoken on his club’s decision to axe Super Eagles forward, Victor Napoli, from Antonio Conte’s senior squad, Soccernet.ng reports.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The 25-year-old looked set to join Chelsea on the transfer window deadline day, but for a difference in salary expectations from both parties.
Osimhen had not trained with the Napoli senior team since the start of the month, missing their pre-season games alongside, in a bid to force an exit from Italy, but the move didn’t happen, leaving the Nigerian no choice but to continue his football journey with Napoli.
The manner with which Osimhen handled the situation angered the Napoli hierarchy. As a punishment, the 2023 Scudetto winners handed Osimhen’s number 9 jersey to Romelu Lukaku, and banished the former LOSC Lille man from all first team appearances.
Speaking in an interview with DAZN, Napoli’s Sporting Director maintained composure in his side’s ability to cope without the 2023 CAF Player of the Year.
Napoli aren’t have won just one game under Antonio Conte this season….CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ARTICLE>>>
