Cristiano Giuntoli’s imminent departure from Juventus signifies that the Bianconeri are now not anticipated to pursue a deal for Napoli-owned striker Victor Osimhen in the summertime switch window.
Giuntoli departure guidelines Juventus out of the operating for Osimhen
Osimhen is predicted to be offered by Napoli throughout the summer time switch window after a formidable season on mortgage with Galatasaray. He has a launch clause price €75m in his contract, which can be legitimate for groups exterior Serie A this summer time.
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Even supposing they’re unable to set off the discharge clause in Osimhen’s contract with Napoli, Juventus have nonetheless been eager on the concept of putting a take care of the Partenopei.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 23: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray gestures throughout the Turkish Tremendous League match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photograph by Ahmad Mora/Getty Pictures)
Giuntoli, who has been working as Juventus’s sporting director, used to work in the identical function at Napoli and was chargeable for bringing Osimhen to within the first place.
Juventus had been ready to lodge a proposal with Napoli within the first half of July, regardless that Napoli have all the time maintained that they didn’t want to negotiate with Juventus, a direct league rival.
Nevertheless, , Juventus are now not anticipated to pursue a deal for the Nigeria worldwide this summer time.
Cristiano Giuntoli throughout Igor Tudor’s introductory press convention at Juventus (image: www.juventus.com/it)
That leaves Osimhen needing to assessment a few of his various choices, amongst which is Saudi Professional League aspect Al-Hilal, who’re ready to supply a profitable contract so as to lure the Nigeria worldwide to the Center East.
Al-Hilal, in the meantime, are focused on a variety of high-profile Serie A skills heading into the summer time switch window, together with Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi and Milan left-back Theo Hernandez.