The agent of Victor Osimhen has refuted reports claiming that there are concerns surrounding a new contract agreement between the player and Napoli, dismissing them as “fake news.”
Roberto Calenda, who represents Osimhen, publicly criticized these reports that suggested the player was unwilling to extend his contract with the Scudetto champions.
Osimhen played a significant role in Napoli’s title-winning campaign last season, and with two years left on his current contract, the club is keen to secure his long-term future, especially amid interest from various top European clubs.
Calenda took to Twitter to dismiss a report from Il Mattino, a Naples-based newspaper, that suggested the Nigeria international could still be seeking an exit route, calling it “fake news”.
Calenda wrote on Twitter: “I read in Il Mattino that ‘Calenda has no intention of renewing in the summer and that he wants to explore all avenues in the market first.’ Fake news.”
The agent’s response indicates that Victor Osimhen remains committed to Napoli and is willing to extend his stay at the club.
While rumours persist regarding interest from clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, Osimhen’s current focus seems to be on committing his future to his current team.
The club’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has made it clear that he has no intention of selling the 24-year-old striker this summer and has set a high price tag of €150 million (£129m/$168m) for any potential suitors.
With the agent dismissing the contract rumours, the focus now shifts to negotiations between Napoli and Osimhen regarding a potential extension. The club is keen to secure his services for the long term, recognising his importance to the team’s success.