Napoli Exiles Osimhen, Gives His Number to Lukaku
Serie A champions Napoli have taken a drastic step, stripping Victor Osimhen of the iconic number 9 shirt and removing him from their official Serie A squad. The move comes amidst the Nigerian striker’s failed transfer to Chelsea.
As a result of Osimhen’s departure, the number 9 shirt will now be worn by Romelu Lukaku, who joined Napoli from Inter Milan earlier this summer.
Lukaku was brought in as a potential replacement for Osimhen, but with the Nigerian remaining at the club, the decision has been made to give Lukaku the coveted number.
The move signifies a significant rift between Osimhen and Napoli, with the club clearly expressing their displeasure with the player’s situation. It remains to be seen what the future holds for Osimhen, who could be forced to leave the club during the January transfer window if his situation does not improve.