Napoli asks Osimhen to report for pre-season as Conte takes charge
Victor Osimhen
Napoli asks Osimhen to report for pre-season as Conte takes charge.
Napoli have officially called up Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to return for pre-season training ahead of the 2025/2026 Serie A campaign.
According to Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the club has sent Osimhen a call-up letter asking him to report to their Castel Volturno Sports Centre on July 15, when preparations for the new season will begin under new manager Antonio Conte.
Osimhen, who has been on a 10-month loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, will become a Napoli player again from midnight on Monday when his loan deal expires. The 25-year-old striker had left Napoli under difficult circumstances after his proposed move to Saudi Arabia collapsed due to disagreements over the transfer fee. Napoli reportedly demanded more money, which stalled the deal despite advanced negotiations.
Napoli asks Osimhen to report for pre-season as Conte takes charge
Speaking on his client’s future, Osimhen’s agent said the striker would benefit greatly from working under Conte, who was recently appointed to revive the fortunes of the club. Conte is believed to have included Osimhen in his plans for the coming season if a transfer does not materialise before pre-season begins.
For now, if Osimhen does not secure a move away from Naples before July 15, he will be expected to join his teammates as they commence preparations for the new campaign under their new coach.
Osimhen remains under contract with Napoli until June 2026, and the coming weeks will determine whether he stays to lead the attack in Conte’s new project or leaves for a new challenge elsewhere.
