Napoli have excluded star striker, Victor Osimhen from Antonio Conte-tutored squad after failing to finish a transfer to both Chelsea or Al-Ahli on Friday.
The Nigerian worldwide was Chelsea’s high goal for the centre-forward function all summer season, however their last-minute try to purchase Osimhen fell on deaf ears, and he has been omitted of Napoli’s squad, not only for Saturday’s recreation towards Parma, however for the whole season.
Fabrizio Romano revealed that the connection between Osimhen and Napoli is now ‘damaged’, including that there isn’t any approach again for him after his failed escape from the 2022-23 Serie A winners on deadline day.
Saudi Professional League facet Al-Ahli have been additionally engaged on a deal for Osimhen on Friday, however with just one worldwide slot remaining of their squad, finally purchased Ivan Toney from Brentford as a substitute.
It was already assumed that Osimhen wouldn’t be enjoying for Napoli towards Lecce tonight, nevertheless it has now been confirmed that the Partenopei have formally left the 25-year-old out of their Serie A squad record for the whole season.
Moreover, Napoli have stripped him of his no.9 jersey and given it to Romelu Lukaku, who they signed from Chelsea earlier this week as his substitute.
