Juventus will no longer be expected to pursue a deal for Napoli-owned striker Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.
Osimhen is expected to part ways with Napoli this summer. He has a release clause worth €75m in his contract, which will be valid for teams outside Serie A this summer.
Despite the fact that they are unable to trigger the release clause in Osimhen’s contract with Napoli, Juventus have still been keen on the idea of striking a deal with the Partenopei.
Cristiano Giuntoli, who has been working as Juventus’s sporting director, used to work in the same role at Napoli and was responsible for bringing Osimhen to Serie A in the first place.
Juventus had been prepared to lodge an offer with Napoli in the first half of July, even though Napoli have always maintained that they did not wish to negotiate with Juventus, a direct league rival.
However, with Giuntoli now expected to leave the club, Juventus are no longer expected to pursue a deal for Osimhen.
That leaves Osimhen needing to review some of his alternative options, among which is Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, who are prepared to offer a lucrative contract in order to lure the striker.
Osimhen has also been linked to Chelsea and Manchester United.
