Victor Osimhen reveals his conversation with Antonio Conte at Napoli

Victor Osimhen Reveals Why He Left Napoli After Antonio Conte’s Arrival

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has finally addressed the circumstances surrounding his departure from SSC Napoli, revealing what truly happened when Antonio Conte took over at the club.

Osimhen has been one of the most talked-about players across the last two transfer windows. His eventual move to Galatasaray S.K. came after months of speculation, controversy, and rumors particularly claims that Conte did not want him in Napoli’s squad.

Clearing the Air on Conte Rumors

Contrary to widespread speculation, Osimhen revealed that Conte actually wanted him to remain at the club.

“Some people said [Conte] didn’t want me. As soon as he arrived, Conte called me into his office and said he wanted me to stay. I told him I would have liked to work with him, but I didn’t want to keep working in a place where I didn’t feel happy.”

His statement clarifies that the decision to leave was personal rather than tactical. Despite respect for Conte and openness to working under him, Osimhen prioritized his well-being and happiness over continuing at the former Serie A champions.

The Juventus Move That Never Happened

Osimhen also confirmed that he was close to joining Juventus F.C., but the deal was blocked by Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis.

“I could have joined Juventus, yes. Juve wanted to sign me… but Napoli president De Laurentiis didn’t want to sell me to Juventus. For sure, Juventus are a top club. When Juventus call you, you listen.”

A transfer to Turin would have been one of the biggest domestic moves in Italian football, especially given the rivalry and competitive implications. However, Napoli’s refusal ultimately shut down the opportunity.

Thriving in Turkey

Since completing his move to Galatasaray, Osimhen has been in exceptional form. The Nigerian forward has quickly become a central figure in the team’s attacking setup and is playing a crucial role in their push for the Turkish league title this season.

His impact has reaffirmed his status as one of Europe’s elite strikers, proving that sometimes a change of environment is exactly what a player needs to rediscover peak performance.