As Victor Osimhen enjoys his vacation and takes time to decide his future, Napoli remains constrained by the Nigerian striker`s situation, particularly his significant gross salary of €11 million per year. This heavy wage impacts the club`s finances, and owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is keen to resolve the matter as soon as possible.
Following a productive loan spell at Galatasaray, but with relationships having significantly deteriorated with the Neapolitan club environment, Osimhen currently finds himself without a clear destination. The 26-year-old forward has a €75 million release clause, which is only valid for foreign clubs. A transfer within Italy, with Juventus mentioned as a potential suitor, would reportedly require a considerably higher fee.
Al-Hilal was the club closest to finalizing a deal for Osimhen, but the player declined a move to Saudi Arabia, at least for the time being.
Meanwhile, time is running short. Galatasaray is reportedly willing to make a substantial effort to retain the player born in 1998, but despite ultimatums from the Turkish giants, the player has yet to make a decision. While awaiting a breakthrough, Napoli will be obligated to call him up for the training camp in Trentino, scheduled for July 14-15. This is a necessary step due to both regulations and common sense. The only alternative would be to reach an understanding through a sort of `gentlemen`s agreement` that would allow Osimhen to train separately.
