Agent: Osimhen strongly wanted Napoli ahead of other clubs
Agent acting as an intermediary on Victor Osimhen’s transfer to Napoli confirmed ‘many other clubs wanted him,’ but the Lille striker ‘strongly preferred the Italian club.’
“We are happy and satisfied because Napoli can count on an excellent player who strongly wanted to join the Azzurri,” agent Andrea D’Amico told Radio Marte.
D’Amico is a collaborator of William D’Avila, the agent who took over Osimhen’s transfer affairs when the striker fired his former representative midway through the negotiations.
The next chapter @officialsscnapoli is a very exciting one and I can’t wait to get on the pitch with the team , I want to thank the fans through the last few weeks,and I will definitely give my all on pitch for the common good of the club🙏🏽#ForzaNapoliSempre 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/zIGWTLpSeI
— victor osimhen (@victorosimhen9) July 31, 2020
“As the President said, there was a mountain to get through and things needed to be resolved in every detail. Let’s just say it is both an economically and professionally important move.
“Osimhen is a big investment for Napoli. He is 21 years old and can prove himself to be an extraordinary investment for the present and future, as Edinson Cavani was.
“I’ve always felt confident the deal would go through. It was a complex operation, but we were always positive about it.”
There had been reports of Premier League interest, particularly from Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United.
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“There were many clubs who wanted him, but it would not be fair to name them. Napoli moved much quicker than anyone else, they really did get there first and worked well behind the scenes.
“Napoli are sending out an important signal, especially after a disastrous year for the world of football due to the coronavirus. That shows how much Napoli wanted the player. I think he’s destined to do well from his first season.”