Victor Osimhen Hints That He Would Cry When He Leaves Napoli As Summer Departure Looms

• Victor Osimhen brought the Serie A title to Napoli for the first time in 33 years
• The performances of the Nigerian saw him become a fan favourite at the club
• The Nigerian striker has hinted he would cry when he leaves the Italian side

Victor Osimhen will likely leave Napoli at the end of the current season.

The Nigerian striker has been linked with some of the big clubs in England and France as the summer window approaches.

The 25-year-old has hinted that he could cry when his time to say goodbye comes.

The Athletic reported in February that French giants, Paris Saint-Germain, had shortlisted the African Footballer of the Year to replace Kylian Mbappe, who will almost certainly leave this summer.

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Osimhen had a historic 2022/23 season and has probably outgrown Napoli, who have struggled to defend the league title they won last year.

The Nigerian joined the club in 2020 and has become a fan favourite at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. He recently lauded Napoli fans for their support.

"When I have to look for a word to describe them, I am speechless because they are absolutely electrifying. I have never seen anything like this that takes football so seriously; the way fans support the team is truly unbelievable," he said via Football Italia.

The striker added that he understands why Napoli legends cry when they leave, insinuating he would do the same.

"I understand why some legends of the past cried when they left Naples, because it is an extraordinary emotion to play in the stadium and hear your name shouted from the first minute to the 90th, supporting the team and cheering."

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Osimhen has scored 74 goals in 129 appearances at the club.

Chelsea and PSG want Osimhen

Sports Brief also previously reported that Chelsea and PSG are reportedly competing for Osimhen's signature.

The Parisians are said to be willing to pay €90 million, but Napoli wants the star's full release clause of €130mil.

Osimhen joins Maradona on exclusive list

Sports Brief earlier reported that Osimhen equalled Diego Maradona's record after his hat-trick against Sassuolo in February.

With the treble, he has scored at least 10 Serie A goals in four straight seasons, with 10, 14, 26, and 13 goals respectively.

Osimhen joined Maradona (1984-85 to 1987-88) and Attila Sallustro (1929-30 to 1932-33) on that list to stand with the elite.