the Daily Briefing

the Daily Briefing

Alfredo Pedulla

EXCL: Napoli holding out for €75m for Osimhen, plus Kean, Retegui and more in strikers domino

The latest Serie A transfer news, featuring the Osimhen-Galatasaray saga...

Alfredo Pedulla's avatar
Alfredo Pedulla
Jul 10, 2025
∙ Paid

Victor Osimhen is a great striker and the kind of guy who counts a thousand times before making a decision. Not just to a hundred He’s a mature footballer with a good head on his shoulders, someone who knows that certain choices can change your life and career. He knows that some opportunities only come once, even if the destination may seem unusual to those who thought that only moving to the Premier League or Saudi Pro League would offer him long-term stability.

Regardless of what his future holds, Napoli want to collect the full €75m of his release clause. De Laurentiis usually doesn’t misses these chances. When it’s time to cash in, he stands firm, doesn’t give discounts and pulls the rope until it gets exactly where he wants. It’s an unwritten rule, but one respected by anyone who negotiates with him. A clear and final message to Galatasaray. If you want Victor, pay the clause and stop worrying.

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to the Daily Briefing to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Rocket Sports Internet · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture