Napoli star Osimhen's agent hits back at unwanted transfer speculation

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FOOTBALL Napoli star Osimhen's agent hits back at unwanted transfer speculation

Mark Kinyanjui 17:06 - 10.01.2024

Jugeli recently claimed Osimhen would be moving to Saudi Arabia in the summer, which prompted an angry response from the Nigerian and now his agent has joined in clapping him back.

Victor Osimhen’s agent Roberto Calenda has joined his client in  further tearing into  his Napoli teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent Mamuka Jugeli after claiming the Nigerian striker would move to Saudi this summer.

The Nigerian striker is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe after a sensational few seasons in Serie A. Osimhen has been linked with a move to Chelsea, while Saudi clubs have been attempting to sign him.

Jugeli recently claimed that the Napoli star already has a move to the Gulf state in mind. 

Calenda has now torn into his fellow agent, suggesting that he minded his own business and dealt with his own clients instead of meddling with other players’ affairs.

"Everyone must look into their own home and have respect for the work of others,” Calenda said.

“ It is not correct to talk about the future of other players. This creates problems and misunderstandings as well as unfortunate predictions.

“ The alleged words of agent Mamuka Jugeli are bad, superficial and unacceptable.

“These words create problems for my player Victor Osimhen with Napoli fans without any reason or real of the reality. 

Calenda insists that the whole scenario could even end up affecting Nigeria’s AFCON hopes as it will leave Osimhen distracted because of rage.

“We have just signed a contract renewal and Victor's only wish, in addition to the Africa Cup of Nations, is to help Napoli. Everything else is rubbish."

Calenda had suggested that Osimhen would not honour the terms of his recently signed new deal with Napoli.

He said: “Osimhen signed a new contract, but do you really think he will spend his entire career at Napoli? I can already tell you he will go to Saudi Arabia next summer. Napoli have raised his salary.”

Those claims have not gone down particularly well with Osimhen. The 25-year-old took to his Instagram to respond with an enraged rant.

“Dear Mamuka Jugeli, you are a piece of filth and a disgrace. I’m embarrassed at your sense of reasoning. Dumbf***! KEEP MY NAME OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!!!”

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