Osimhen returns to full Napoli training as transfer speculation intensifies

Amid growing speculations concerning his future at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, resumed full training with Napoli on Friday.

The Nigeria international participated in morning and afternoon sessions, indicating a potential return to action for the upcoming match against Girona.

Despite ongoing transfer rumours linking him to Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, Napoli insist on planning for the new season with Osimhen. However, negotiations with both clubs persist, and no concrete agreement has been reached yet.

While Napoli’s director, Giovanni Manna, publicly expresses optimism about retaining the striker, manager Antonio Conte’s apparent disinterest in Osimhen fuels speculation about a potential departure.
Osimhen, who has openly expressed his desire to leave Napoli, was notably absent from the club’s recent pre-season friendlies. However, the 25-year-old took part in Friday’s training session.

“Double training session in Castel di Sangro for Napoli, Victor Osimhen who in the morning earned the applause of the fans with a session of shots on goal. In the afternoon, the Nigerian was deployed by Antonio Conte in the match. The blue bomber also scored, causing the roar of the many Neapolitan fans present in the stands of the Teofilo Patini,” as reported by Area Napoli.

“Osimhen’s presence in the afternoon training match is an important signal that could also lead to the Nigerian being called up for tomorrow afternoon’s friendly match against Girona.”

Osimhen’s future remains uncertain, but his commitment to Napoli is evident in his full participation in training. As the transfer window progresses, the outcome of this high-stakes saga will be closely watched by football fans.

The transfer saga surrounding Osimhen continues to develop, with Chelsea and PSG keen to sign the prolific forward. But Osimhen’s return to training indicates his commitment to Napoli as the 2022/23 Italian champions prepare for their 2024/2025 campaign under new boss Antonio Conte.