Victor Osimhen makes huge Chelsea transfer decision after confirming stance on his future
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly chosen Chelsea as the next club he will join in the summer.
Osimhen's future at Napoli has been the subject of intense speculation in recent months. The Nigeria international helped Napoli win the Serie A title last season and has scored 67 goals in 119 appearances since his move from Lille in 2020.
Thanks to his form, Osimhen has been linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe. Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have all previously been linked with the striker in some capacity in recent seasons.
Now it has been reported by journalist Sacha Tavolieri that Osimhen has chosen to join Chelsea this summer. No details have been stated on the potential terms of a deal, such as a fee, but it's the first report to emerge stating where Osimhen will be playing his football next season.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis recently admitted that he «knew» that Osimhen would leave the club at the end of the season. Osimhen signed a new deal with Napoli in December that runs until 2026, but De Laurentiis revealed the potential destinations that he expects the striker to join.
«We already knew it since last summer,» De Laurentiis told reporters on Friday. «The negotiation for the [contract] renewal would not have been this long otherwise.
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»We already knew he would go to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain or the Premier League."
Osimhen recently admitted that he had already made his decision regarding his future. The Napoli striker explained his plans for the remainder of the
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