BREAKING: Antonio Conte Reportedly Invites Victor Osimhen to Pre-Season but Demotes Him to Napoli Youth Team
In a surprising move, new Napoli head coach Antonio Conte has reportedly summoned Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen for pre-season training but relegated him to the club’s youth team.
According to multiple sources in Italy, Conte is keen on building a new project at Napoli and sees Osimhen, who has been linked with a big-money move away from the club, as currently outside his core plans. Despite still being under contract, the Nigerian international is expected to leave this summer, with interest from top European clubs.
The decision to have Osimhen resume training with the youth side is seen as a strong signal of Napoli’s intent to move on from the striker as they await offers that meet their valuation.
Osimhen, who scored 15 goals in Serie A last season despite injury struggles, is reportedly unhappy with the situation, but Napoli’s management insists it is part of a “disciplinary and strategic” measure as transfer talks continue.
More updates to follow as the situation develops.
