Victor Osimhen has revealed that he was close to joining Juventus before Napoli blocked a potential transfer, shedding new light on one of Serie A\u2019s most intriguing \u201cwhat-if\u201d stories.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport in comments shared by Fabrizio Romano, the Nigerian striker admitted that the Bianconeri had made a concrete approach for him during his time at Napoli, but club president Aurelio De Laurentiis refused to sanction a move to their domestic rivals.<\/p>\n
\u201cI could have joined Juventus, yes. Juve wanted to sign me\u2026 but Napoli president De Laurentiis didn\u2019t want to sell me to Juventus,\u201d Osimhen said. \u201cFor sure, Juventus are a top club. When Juventus call you, you listen.\u201d<\/p>\n
The revelation highlights the long-standing tension between Napoli and Juventus, two clubs with a fierce rivalry in Italian football. Napoli\u2019s reluctance to strengthen a direct competitor has often influenced their transfer strategy, and Osimhen\u2019s case appears to be another example of that firm stance.<\/p>\n
Osimhen, who played a crucial role in Napoli\u2019s historic Serie A title-winning campaign, has since continued to attract interest from Europe\u2019s elite clubs. His combination of pace, power and goal-scoring ability has made him one of the most sought-after forwards in world football, with Premier League and Saudi Pro League sides also monitoring his situation.<\/p>\n
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