NAPLES, Italy — Serie A champions Napoli have reportedly hiked their asking price for star striker, Victor Osimhen, following his inspiring performance that led the club to its first scudetto in 33 years.
Azzurri have boosted the asking price of the Nigerian international from €150 million to a staggering €160 million.
The increase comes in anticipation of a fevered bidding war for the 24-year-old striker this summer.
Among the elite clubs reportedly vying for Osimhen’s signature are Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
Despite Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, consistently stating that the club would not offload Osimhen this summer, insiders suggest that the Serie A side could be swayed by a sufficiently lucrative offer.
“Victor has been instrumental in our success this season,” De Laurentiis said on Thursday, May 11, 2023. “While we have every intention to keep him in Naples, we understand that in football, things can change quickly.”
Osimhen, who has emerged as a premier goal scorer in Europe, is currently leading the Italian top flight with 23 goals in just 27 appearances this season. His electrifying performances have sparked not only admiration but also a likely scramble among top clubs for his services.
However, any club seeking to poach Osimhen from Napoli will have to contend with the hefty price tag that the Italian club has placed on its star player. As the summer transfer window approaches, the football world watches in anticipation of where the Nigerian striker will end up.
