Despite playing a pivotal role in Napoli's long-awaited Serie A title win just a few months ago, Victor Osimhen is still hesitating when it comes to a new, potentially lucrative contract with the club.
The delay is linked to an unusual incident where the club's social media department posted a meme that appeared to make light of the player.
While initial tensions seemed to have subsided after the fallout from the ill-conceived social media post, President Aurelio De Laurentiis' attempt to clarify the Nigerian star's contract situation has seemingly complicated matters further, leaving negotiations in an uncertain state.
Chelsea's pursuit of the 24-year-old sensation has garnered considerable attention. In an exclusive Daily Briefing column, Fabrizio Romano has offered fresh insights into this ongoing transfer saga. According to the Italian transfer insider, the likelihood of any club prying the player away from Partnopei in January is extremely low
However, there are indications that the situation may see some movement at the conclusion of the season.
"After the president’s public statement, and in an official statement on their website, the club wanted to clarify that the president’s words were not to be taken as a negative comment.
"So, what’s the reality of this situation? Guys, from what I’m hearing it’s true that in August, Napoli presented a very important contract extension proposal to Victor Osimhen. The biggest salary in Napoli’s history was on the table to convince him to extend a contract which expires in the summer of 2025, but the contract extension is absolutely far from being done."
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