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Napoli manager, Antonio Conte, has hinted at a possible return for Victor Osimhen as the Italian giants continue to struggle in front of goal with current striker Romelu Lukaku underperforming.

The Partenopei suffered a double blow last week, getting knocked out of the Copa Italia after a 3-1 defeat to Lazio before losing 1-0 to the same opponents in Serie A, consequently surrendering their lead at the top of the table to Atalanta.

Lukaku, who has managed just five goals in 15 appearances this season, has faced criticism from fans and seemingly lost the confidence of his manager, who openly expressed frustration with his team’s attacking prowess.

“We need to improve in this respect, we get there but the final step is missing. We are working on it,” Conte told TMW after their latest defeat.

Meanwhile, Osimhen continues to flourish at Turkish side Galatasaray, where he is currently on loan. The Nigeria international has netted 10 goals and provided five assists in 13 appearances, helping the Istanbul club maintain a six-point lead at the top of the Super Lig with 38 points from 14 matches.

The 25-year-old’s impressive form has not gone unnoticed, with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United reportedly considering triggering his €75m release clause in January. However, Napoli director Giovanni Manna recently dismissed these reports.

“I already said many times that nobody has talked to us. Victor is owned by Napoli and currently playing for Galatasaray. I think a lot has been said about this, nothing is happening,” Manna told DAZN.

The striker’s potential return to Naples could provide a solution to their attacking problems, with Conte admitting his team needs to be more clinical in the final third.

Osimhen’s latest goal came in Galatasaray’s 3-2 victory at Sivasspor, where he converted a first-half penalty to help the club’s push for a third consecutive league title.

The Super Eagles forward has established himself as a key figure for the Turkish giants since his arrival, with his goalscoring prowess and creative abilities making him an integral part of their domestic campaign.

Source: https://punchng.com/conte-admits-napoli-struggle-without-osimhen/

Osimhen will never play for Napoli again
Only if he's dumb

Owna no va see anything yet

Never. Osimhen will never dare.

hoeminique:
Osimhen will never play for Napoli again
Only if he's dumb

He can’t be dumb , he has no business there again

When racism don blind una eyes

Y'ALL GON LEARN

AND Y'ALL WILL LEARN THE HARD WAY

Osimhen will unfortunately be a föol if he goes back to Napoli after the way they treated him, it's just like going back to a wife who cheated and still mocked you with her lover

Dumbness is allowed

MASTAkiLLAh:
Osimhen will unfortunately be a föol if he goes back to Napoli after the way they treated him, it's just like going back to a wife who cheated and still mocked you with her lover

Yeye..

What if the pay is good?

Tho, I personally wouldn’t want him in Napoli again but this is business bro!

As much as I love Conte , he didn't handle the osimhen situation well. Even though Osimhen can be rude and difficult, there should have been a better way to salvage the situation and not leaving your best man unregistered for the season. Goodluck sha

It's not conte's fault, osimhen wanted to leave already.... And Napoli isn't struggling... They are two points off first position.... The finished 10th last season with osimhen

Keep striving and try to give your best wherever you find yourself.

o geee

Great100000:
Source: https://punchng.com/conte-admits-napoli-struggle-without-osimhen/

u say na BONE, THROWAY am , u say MEAT small dey e body! u need to put aside BIGOTARY either in RACE or RELIGION.... its a game, WINING should LEAD & WIN

If osihmen ever plays for Napoli again then you no say Im village people don finally get am, whiteman get worse problems pass Blackman self, mental problem of color is their own

God works in mysterious ways, Osimhen is now the one laughing at their ridicule, Conte deserves what he is getting at the moment and am glad he got it in full dosage.

Laughing in Turkish

cyrusmillz:
As much as I love Conte , he didn't handle the osimhen situation well. Even though Osimhen can be rude and difficult, there should have been a better way to salvage the situation and not leaving your best man unregistered for the season. Goodluck sha

I don't think that was his personal doing, it must have come from the club's management, they were hell bent on rubbishing Osimhen.

I am sure they must have been ecstatic when they were leading on the table, not knowing their strike force can't go all the way. 😅

Napoli score own goal

All of you saying saying osimhen shouldn't go back to napoli don't know nothing, It's a shame,he actually might have won the battle but he lost the war! Did you guys know he signed a contract extension till 2027? He's been tied down by Napoli thats why conte is hinting at a possible comeback ,Going to Gala in my opinion was a temporary relief for Napoli to cope with his salary issues...

Osimhen should rather go to PSG instead of Man Utd. Man Utd can kill talents for Africa. That was how they almost kpai Sancho's talent. Imagine, Sancho that's already warming up in Chelsea to become another Hazard. Mtchew.

hoeminique:
Osimhen will never play for Napoli again
Only if he's dumb

Dumbness will never be his portion. He will never step his foot there

They seriously thought Lukaku could replace VO9? Well, I guess their joke of a decision caught up with them 😂

Meanwhile Osimhen is enjoying his time in Turkey and I'm pretty sure he's gonna have a hard time leaving cos he's found a 2nd home there. Hopefully our boy can move to a better club in the next transfer window.

Osimhen, I knw say you de come nairaland once in a while,
Na me do one nice portrait of you on Twitter wey u use sangalow play moon wey de for up,
Check am out make u show me love.

Now on topic,
Abeg never ever go to Manchester United , na very old and useless club,
CR7 go there run comot,
Dem go tear ur jersey still blame you say why u allow Dem tear am,
Anything wey enter Manu dey spoil,

Go straight to PSG, Dem get money die, and their women de fine , u go enjoy life for Paris, Dem go even let you de fly their private jet come naija con play friendly,
*in ola's voice*
You wee lorvit.
Osimhen bobo 😁😁✅

People don't value what they have until they loose it.

Great100000:
Source: https://punchng.com/conte-admits-napoli-struggle-without-osimhen/

What does he mean by “owned “? Do I detect an undertone of racism from a racist club ?

Thank God the guy is soaring high in Galatasaray!
Very commendable of him.
Conte, what if Osimhen is not flying?
Will you make this remark about him?
May Osimhen continue to fly higher and higher, he is not coming back!

Jagznation:
All of you saying saying osimhen shouldn't go back to napoli don't know nothing, It's a shame,he actually might have won the battle but he lost the war! Did you guys know he signed a contract extension till 2027? He's been tied down by Napoli thats why conte is hinting at a possible comeback ,Going to Gala in my opinion was a temporary relief for Napoli to cope with his salary issues...

Contract extension with a lower release clause. Meaning it is easier for any club that wants him to get him once they pay the release clause. Learn how these things work in full. Saying people don't know nothing when you are the ignorant one.

Return to do what?

SmartyPants:
Contract extension with a lower release clause. Meaning it is easier for any club that wants him to get him once they pay the release clause. Learn how these things work in full. Saying people don't know nothing when you are the ignorant one.

Chelsea and other big clubs made a move but they were frustrated by Napoli, type with sense not sentiment dont be a nitwit make proper research and consider this reply my last and Christmas gift