Arsenal Football Club has reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Napoli’s prolific striker, Victor Osimhen, due to his staggering €130 million price tag, according to PUNCH Sports Extra.
Osimhen, who has enjoyed four highly successful seasons with the 2022/23 Serie A champions, is expected to move on this summer.
This development was confirmed by Napoli’s club president, Aurelio de Laurentiis.
Despite Napoli’s efforts to retain the Nigerian international, including a new contract signed last December, Osimhen’s tenure in Naples appears to be nearing its end.
His current contract, which runs until the summer of 2026, includes a hefty release clause of approximately €130 million (£110.6 million).
De Laurentiis has acknowledged the challenge of holding onto their star forward, conceding that Osimhen is likely to join one of Europe’s elite clubs ahead of the 2024/25 season.
