Napoli are desperate to keep Victor Osimhen at the club, despite Chelsea’s keen interest in the Super Eagles striker.
The Serie A champions value the Nigerian international at a staggering €150 million, indicating their intention to resist any attempts to lure away their prized asset.
Napoli’s desire to retain Osimhen stems from their aspirations to defend their Scudetto title and mount a strong challenge in the Champions League next season.
Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is keen on holding onto the prolific forward, and his renowned negotiating skills may come into play during discussions.
Reports in today’s edition of La Repubblica (as per Tutto Napoli) suggest that Napoli is considering a Cavani-style arrangement to retain Osimhen for another season.
The proposed formula involves offering the striker a substantial increase in salary and the promise of a future transfer at the end of next season.
This approach would deviate from Napoli’s usual salary structure, which is capped at €3.5 million net. Osimhen’s exceptional performances and potential have prompted Napoli to consider this exception to their wage policy.
However, while Napoli is keen to retain Osimhen, they acknowledge the possibility of a significant offer arriving.
In such a scenario, the club would have to evaluate their options and potentially consider a lucrative transfer. With their valuation of Osimhen set at a lofty €150 million, it would require an extraordinary bid to persuade Napoli to part ways with their prized asset.