NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli stands disappointed during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Napoli are forced to include Victor Osimhen in the squad that will begin the pre-season in mid-July.
Osimhen is expected to be part of the Napoli team that will start the preparation for the new season between July 14 and 15, according to Gazzetta on Sunday.
Osimhen set to undergo Napoli medical ahead of 2025-26 pre-season
The Nigeria international has returned from a loan spell at Galatasaray and has already rejected a €30m-a-year offer from Al-Hilal, as Football Italia exclusively reported earlier this month.
The Saudi Pro League side haven’t yet given up on the Partenopei ace, but if they fail to reach an agreement with the striker by mid-July, Osimhen will be formally called up to start the pre-season with the rest of the team.
Dates for Napoli’s pre-season
Medical tests for Napoli players are scheduled to take place between July 14 and 15, with training sessions in Dimaro, Trentino Alto Adige, from July 17 to 27. After a two-day break, preparation will continue in Castel Di Sangro (Abruzzo) between July 30 and August 14.
Napoli will soon send a formal email to inform the player about his commitment. The 26-year-old will likely undergo medical tests alongside his teammates, but it remains to be seen whether he’ll train with the rest of the team or separately.
Osimhen’s contract expires in June 2026, but Napoli have an option to extend to 2027. Osimhen has a €75m clause that is not valid for Serie A clubs.
Source: Gazzetta dello Sport, June 29, 2025, page 16.
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