Serie A champions Napoli have provided some clarity on Victor Osimhen's future after some surprising comments from president Aurelio De Laurentiis.
The club president suggested in a recent press conference that talks with the Super Eagles striker had stalled after the player's mood had changed.
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Osimhen's relationship seemingly might have soured this campaign the club posted a video on TikTok seemingly mocking the 24-year-old.
De Laurentiis' comments might have made things worse, but the club have released a statement to clarify those remarks.
"SSC Napoli would like to clarify recent comments made by president Aurelio De Laurentiis regarding Victor Osimhen, given that his words have been distorted by certain media publications," a statement read.
"President De Laurentiis did not say anything negative about Victor. He simply stated that after a series of lengthy contract negotiations which ended with the parties shaking hands and agreeing to continue together, Victor had second thoughts.
"President De Laurentiis hopes this is merely a pause for reflection.
"Over the coming weeks, when Victor will not be able to play as he recovers from injury, the president, Osimhen and his agent Roberto Calenda will sit down calmly to discuss the future. Describing relations between Osimhen and Napoli as frosty is entirely out of place."
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