Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen has continued to suffer a series of setbacks at Italian Serie A club, Napoli over his decision to leave the club.

Reports claimed that Victor Osimhen has been excluded from Napoli’s squad and his number nine shirt has been taken away from him.

Recall that Victor Osimhen, who scored 26 goals and provided five assists in 32 league games which helped Napoli to win the 2022-2023 Italian Serie A title, reportedly requested to leave the club ahead of this season.

Unfortunately, the 130 million Euros release clause added to the contract he signed in December 2023 affected his chances of leaving the club. Recall that clubs like Paris Saint Germain, Chelsea, and even Arsenal attempted to sign him this summer but they were scared away due to the clause.

Chelsea were very close to signing him. They dragged their push for his signature until the last day of the transfer window but Osimhen’s demands in terms of his wages reportedly frustrated the deal.

Saudi Pro League club, Al Ahli reportedly agreed on a deal with Napoli and Osimhen’s representatives but the deal collapsed in the last minute.

Amid that, transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano shared earlier today that the shirt number nine which used to belong to Osimhen has now been assigned to the club’s new signing, Remelu Lukaku.

“Victor Osimhen has been excluded by Napoli’s Serie A squad list… and also number 9 will NO longer be on his shirt”, the transfer expert wrote on X.

“Napoli have decided to give number 9 to Romelu Lukaku with immediate effect.”