Juventus change stance on Osimhen after Giuntoli decision
Cristiano Giuntoli's imminent departure from Juventus means that the Bianconeri are no longer expected to pursue a deal for Napoli-owned striker Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.
Giuntoli departure rules Juventus out of the running for Osimhen
Osimhen is expected to be sold by Napoli during the summer transfer window after an impressive season on loan with Galatasaray. He has a release clause worth €75m in his contract, which will be valid for teams outside Serie A this summer.
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Despite the fact that they are unable to trigger the release clause in Osimhen's contract with Napoli, Juventus have still been keen on the idea of striking a deal with the Partenopei.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 23: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray gestures during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by)
Giuntoli, who has been working as Juventus's sporting director, used to work in the same role at Napoli and was responsible for bringing Osimhen to Serie A in the first place.
Juventus had been prepared to lodge an offer with Napoli in the first half of July, even though Napoli have always maintained that they did not wish to negotiate with Juventus, a direct league rival.
However, with Giuntoli now expected to leave the club, Juventus are no longer expected to pursue a deal for the Nigeria international this summer.
Cristiano Giuntoli during Igor Tudor's introductory press conference at Juventus (picture: www.juventus.com/it)
That leaves Osimhen needing to review some of his alternative options, among which is Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, who are prepared to offer a lucrative contract in order to lure the Nigeria international to the Middle East.
Al-Hilal, meanwhile, are interested in a number of high-profile Serie A talents heading into the summer transfer window, including Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi and Milan left-back Theo Hernandez.
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