"We had a gentleman's agreement according to which I could leave the following summer,"
"But the commitment was not fully respected on the other side."
"They tried to send me anywhere to play, but they treated me like a dog. Go here, go there, do this, do that. I worked so hard to build my career, and I couldn't accept that kind of treatment. I'm not a puppet."
"They showed interest, but I knew that [Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis] wouldn't let me leave. In any case, the interest was definitely there. And when Juventus call, regardless of everything, you sit down and listen."
Victor Osimhen's contract extension with Napoli reportedly included a verbal agreement allowing a summer 2024 departure. Napoli allegedly failed to honor that commitment, attempting to send him to other clubs and treating him disrespectfully. The breakdown in relations followed social-media mockery after a missed penalty and culminated in a 2024 loan to Galatasaray and a permanent move in 2025. Osimhen missed potential transfers to top Serie A clubs, including interest from Juventus, and later played a key role for Galatasaray against Juventus with two assists in a 5-2 Champions League win.
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