Napoli Director Giuntoli Reveals Club’s Final Decision on Selling Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia, Buying Ronaldo

Napoli Director Giuntoli Reveals Club’s Final Decision on Selling Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia, Buying Ronaldo

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
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  • Victor Osimhen continues to make the transfer rumour headlines as several clubs are jostling for his signature
  • The Nigerian international, who scored 18 goals last season, has already netted five times this campaign
  • Napoli director has insisted that the striker, along with teammate Kvicha Kavaratskhelia are not for sale

Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli has disclosed that Victor Osimhen and Georgia international Kvicha Kavaratskhelia as not for sale.

Giuntoli made the comments in the wake of rumours over the possible transfer of both players when the January transfer window opens.

Nigerian star Osimhen has scored five goals this season, and Kvaratskelia has made a massive 15-goal contribution so far.

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Victor Osimhen remains on the radar of several clubs in Europe. Photo: Massimo Insabato
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And Giuntoli has insisted that both players are not for sale and that there are no plans of bringing Manchester Unites striker Cristiano Ronaldo to Italy.

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Speaking on Wednesday, the director shrugged off the speculations surrounding both players, adding that 'there are no problems in the squad that need to be repaired.’ Giuntoli told DAZN via Daily Post.

“The president is very happy, but also keeping our feet on the ground so we are always trying to do even better in every moment.
“We are very concentrated on the present and trying to discover where the limit is. Football is a sport about balance, so we need to keep calm and not take flights of fancy.”
“There’s a long way until the transfer window opens, but there is absolutely nothing in it. We are very happy and we want to keep doing well. Absolutely, he is not for sale.”

Osimhen is becoming cult hero in Italy

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen is gradually becoming a cult hero in Naples as fans in Italy continue to show him love for his brilliance.

The 23-year-old scored 18 goals last season and has already notched five goals during this campaign, including a brilliant finish against AS Roma.

His goal versus Jose Mourinho’s side confirmed Napoli’s status at the top of the Serie A standings after he overpowered Chris Smalling before firing a volley into the net.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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