Victor Osimhen is set to undergo a medical at Napoli as the Serie A club makes an unexpected decision regarding the future of the Super Eagles goal machine. Despite widespread speculation surrounding his departure, Osimhen, who enjoyed a stellar one-year loan at Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray, where he netted 37 goals and provided eight assists, remains at the center of transfer talks.
Osimhen’s loan move to Galatasaray followed a fallout with Napoli’s coach, Antonio Conte, who had excluded him from the team the previous season after a drawn-out transfer saga. During that period, Osimhen was heavily linked with several top clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Al Hilal, and Juventus. Despite his desire to leave, no transfer materialized.
Following an impressive season in Turkey, the speculation surrounding Osimhen’s future has only intensified. Many of the clubs previously linked to the 26-year-old are still interested, and Galatasaray, eager to secure him permanently, is reportedly ready to meet his price. However, it seems increasingly unlikely that Osimhen will return to Napoli.
Victor Osimhen spotted in full sportswear on the pitch amid ongoing transfer speculation.
Despite this, Napoli has made a surprising move, calling Osimhen back for pre-season training. He is expected to undergo a medical examination at the club between July 14-15, which is standard procedure for most clubs before pre-season begins. As things stand, the Super Eagles star is slated to participate in Napoli’s pre-season games, unless a transfer materializes before then.
So, will Victor Osimhen still leave Napoli?
One thing is clear: Victor Osimhen wants to leave Napoli, with the Premier League being his preferred destination. However, the situation remains unresolved, as top European clubs in need of strikers have yet to prioritize Osimhen. Nevertheless, the dynamic nature of the transfer market means that things could change swiftly. Osimhen will be hoping for a transfer soon, allowing him ample time to adjust to his new club before the start of the upcoming season.
