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Napoli director Mauro Moliso has admitted the club made a mistake with Victor Osimhen last summer.
Napoli director Mauro Moliso has admitted the club made a mistake by not selling Victor Osimhen last summer when the striker’s value was at its highest.
Osimhen’s impressive performances for Napoli in the 2022/23 season, yielding 26 goals in 32 league appearances and helping the team win the Scudetto, had sparked intense interest from Europe’s top clubs.
However, instead of taking advantage of the demand, Napoli opted to retain Osimhen and even signed him to a new contract in December, which included a €120m release clause. This decision has backfired as the clause has put Osimhen out of the running, deterring potential suitors.
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Napoli boss admits Osimhen’s mistake
“We made some mistakes in managing Osimhen,” Moliso admitted to Corriere dello Sport.
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Victor Osimhen and Antonio Conte coaching Napoli ahead of next season. (Photo credit: Imago)
“I arrived in Naples in mid-July and I knew there was a very high offer from one of the biggest teams in Europe. In retrospect, we’re all doing well, but maybe we could have sold him.”
Moliso’s words suggest that the club now regret their decision and, as a result, Osimhen’s future is uncertain. The high release clause is a major hurdle.
Osimhen has been linked with a number of clubs but the chances remain strong that the 25-year-old will remain at Napoli for at least next season.
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