Victor Osimhen has been in the transfer rumor mill since the start of this summer, but the deadline has come and gone, with the player still at Napoli. As a result, information as to why the player didn’t leave for Chelsea or Paris Saint-Germain is starting to surface.
There’s still the possibility he leaves for Saudi Arabia, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Friday that there was no agreement with Chelsea, and the club’s delegation left Napoli without a deal in place.
Moreover, Romano reports that if nothing happens from Saudi Arabia in the next three days, Osimhen will remain at Napoli but won’t be part of the first-team squad. He adds that the relationship between the player and the club is currently completely broken.
🚨🔵 Deal completely OFF for Victor Osimhen.
No agreement with Chelsea and #CFC delegation now leaving Napoli.
If nothing happens from Saudi next 3 days, Osimhen will stay at Napoli but he’s NOT gonna be part of the first team squad.
Relationship currently completely broken. pic.twitter.com/XEF5j6Y2To
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2024
Once the transfer window closed, L’ÉQUIPE reported that some within PSG were eager to pursue Osimhen, especially after Gonçalo Ramos’ injury. However, the club ultimately decided against it.
The French media outlet also adds that Luis Enrique wasn’t on board with the idea, as he felt Osimhen didn’t align with his vision and style.
Some within PSG were pushing to try and go hard to sign Victor Osimhen, especially after Gonçalo Ramos’ injury but in the end, the club decided against it.
Luis Enrique wasn’t in favor of signing Osimhen, he rejected Osimhen since he didn’t fit his vision & style. @lequipe
🫡🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/zcqipDejzb
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) August 30, 2024
If there’s no move to Saudi Arabia in the next couple of days, it will be interesting to see how this entire saga plays out and whether PSG will enter this race again.
