Napoli Star Mario Rui Provides Urgent Update on Relationship Between Osimhen and Spalletti

• Napoli defender Mario Rui has cleared the air claiming that there is not issue between Spalletti and Osimhen
• The Nigerian super striker was sent out of training on Monday after having an altercation with a teammate
• Mario Rui explained that coach Osimhen only showed positive passion, adding that they all had dinner together that same day

Mario Rui, who plays as a defender for Italian side Napoli, has waved away rumours of a rift between Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and manager Luciano Spalletti.

After weeks of him being linked with a move to the Premier League with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United said to be interested, Osimhen decided to remain at Napoli.

And on Monday, 25 July, Victor Osimhen was back in the headlines this time around for wrongdoing after being sent out of training by Napoli coach Spalletti who was furious with his attitude.

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The Super Eagles star shouted at a teammate and made some comments which got Spalletti angry and asked him to leave the pitch.

According to the reports on Soccernet and Corrier Sports, Mario Rui, who was also in training, claimed that Victor Osimhen only showed positive passion and desire.

Mario Rui's statement about Victor Osimhen and Spalletti

“When I see a teammate pushing in training, I am very happy.

“I like this type of training because it means there is desire, dedication, and attachment to the cause. Then, of course, it takes serenity, but I can assure you that nothing has happened. At the end of the training, everything was over, and in the evening, we were all together for dinner.”

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Slovenian club NK Maribor announced the signing of Super Eagles winger Ishaq Kayode Rafiu from Nigerian League champions Rivers United on a three-year deal.

The club battled serious competition from some African giants before they were finally able to secure the signing of the winger, who scored 14 goals at the just concluded Nigerian League season.

During the outgone Nigerian League season, Ishaq Kayode Rafiu was in outstanding form for Rivers United and his performances helped him to get a call into the Super Eagles.

He was in the Super Eagles squad that played against Mexico and Ecuador in the international friendly match that was played in the United States.