Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed that he blocked Victor Osimhen’s potential transfer to Juventus, despite the Nigerian striker having reached an agreement with the Turin club.
The club chief refused to allow one of his top players to strengthen a direct Serie A rival, leading to Osimhen’s move elsewhere.
Osimhen, who had been the subject of transfer speculation for months, was keen on joining Juventus, but Napoli’s firm stance made the deal impossible.
De Laurentiis instead prioritized offers from outside Italy, ultimately approving the striker’s move to Turkish champions Galatasaray.
The 25-year-old has since made an immediate impact in Turkey, scoring 26 goals, including 20 in the Super Lig.
His performances have justified Galatasaray’s investment while reinforcing Napoli’s reluctance to let him join a league competitor.
The revelation from De Laurentiis sheds light on the behind-the-scenes negotiations that shaped Osimhen’s future.
While Juventus had hoped to secure the prolific forward, Napoli’s decision ensured that their star man would not return to haunt them in Serie A.
