Aurelio de Laurentiis, the president of Napoli, is optimistic that Victor Osimhen will commit to a new contract with the club.
Osimhen had been in negotiations with the Serie A champions regarding a contract extension during the summer. However, a recent incident involving a TikTok video posted by Napoli that made fun of Osimhen for missing a penalty in the club’s 0-0 draw against Bologna left the Nigeria international upset. Napoli issued a statement in response to the incident but faced criticism for not apologizing to their star striker.
There have been speculations that Osimhen might leave the club in January or the following summer. Nevertheless, De Laurentiis has dismissed such reports, suggesting that the player will continue to be a part of Napoli at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona.
“Victor always remains strong. He is a player who has the ability to carry a team on his shoulders. His position in the team is not in doubt,” De Laurentiis stated during an interview with Chiringuito TV via Eurosport. He also indicated that Osimhen is likely to renew his contract because the players at Napoli are content, and their sadness usually arises when they depart.
As of now, the 24-year-old has two years left on his existing contract.