Conte sets deadline for Osimhen to leave Napoli and he will not be able to play in preseason

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has set a deadline for Victor Osimhen to leave the club after leaving him out of the squad for the two friendlies they played during their training camp. Own goal Nigeria.com reports.

Napoli are in their pre-season training camp, where they have played two matches, but Osimhen was unable to play against Anaune Val di Non and was not in the squad for the match against Mantova yesterday either. His last match in the training camp.

The decision to leave Osimhen out according to Corrieredellosport is due to negotiations with French Ligue 1 club PSG being said to be progressing at a good pace and the chances of a deal going through are now very real.

However, Conte has set a ten-day deadline for the deal to be finalised, and the team is keen to step up its preparation for next season with another training camp getting underway. Starting next ThursdayHe wants the 25-year-old’s future to be secured within that period.

Conte has also stepped up talks with Romelu Lukaku, who has been tipped to replace the Nigerian. Chelsea are open to letting the Belgian leave and are just waiting for Napoli to make it happen.

Daniel Martins