Osimhen will be hard to replace: Ex-Juventus striker warns Napoli

Osimhen will be hard to replace: Ex-Juventus striker warns Napoli

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 15:55 - 30.03.2024

Former Juventus striker, Fabrizio Ravanelli has warned Napoli that replacing Victor Osimhen will be very difficult this summer.

Osimhen has been linked with a move away from Napoli this summer, with leading clubs like PSG, Arsenal, and Chelsea in an expensive race for the striker's services.

There seems to be an acceptance around the club that the Nigerian forward will depart at the end of the season despite signing a contract extension last November.

According to reports, the 25-year-old has a release clause of around €130m in his new contract, a figure that is unlikely to deter Europe's elite.

Ravanelli says Osimhen will be hard to replace

Victor Osimhen of Napoli | Credit: IMAGO

Osimhen, who scored 31 goals as the Neapolitans romped to their first Scudetto win in over 30 years, will certainly elevate most teams, and Ravanelli has warned Napoli to be cautious.

“Osimhen is among the best strikers in the world.

"He has incredible ferocity and is not afraid of anything. It will not be easy for Napoli to replace him”, Ravanelli said per Napoli Magazine.

Osimhen has scored 13 goals for Napoli this season, in what has been a disappointing title-defence.

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