Victor Osimhen set for ‘Real Madrid, PSG or a top English club’ as Napoli president confirms summer transfer plan

Napoli's president Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed that Victor Osimhen is set to leave the club this summer.

The Nigerian striker is one of the most sought-after stars in world football right now after guiding the Naples-based side to their first Serie A title in 30 years last term.

In that campaign, Osimhen scored 31 goals for Napoli, a tally that he's followed up with eight in 18 appearances this term.

Having signed a new contract last month, the striker's deal is said to include a release clause that's worth £112million, paving the way for a potential summer exit.

Speaking of Osimhen's future, the Napoli president said: «This [Osimhen's exit] was already known since this summer, our negotiations [over the new contract] were friendly, otherwise it would not have been so long.»

De Laurentiis then added: «We knew he would go to Real Madrid, PSG or a top English club.”

The 25-year-old has rarely been out of the headlines in recent months with Arsenal and Chelsea among the Premier League clubs linked with a move for him.

Osimhen also hinted at what the future might hold in an interview last week.

Speaking to CBS Sports, Osimhen said: „I have already made my decision on the next step to do at the end of the season.

“The Premier League is one of the biggest leagues in the world.

»I want to finish the season with Napoli strong then come up with the decision I've already made."

Napoli are enduring a disappointing season and currently sit in ninth position in Serie A.

But with just three points between them and fourth — not to mention a Champions League last-16 clash with Barcelona coming up — Osimhen will be keen to leave Napoli on a high.