Former Napoli sporting director Cristiano Guintoli has said signing Victor Osimhen was the most difficult deal in his career.
The 25-year-old joined Napoli from Ligue 1 club, Lille in 2020, with Guintoli, who is now at Juventus facilitating the move.
Guintoli revealed it took him four months to bring the Nigeria international to Napoli.
Read Also:I’ll Pick Myself Ahead Of Lookman For African Player Of The Year Award —Boniface
When Corriere della Sera asked Giuntoli, now at Juventus, what was the most difficult deal in his career, he replied: “Perhaps Victor [Osimhen]. It took me four months to bring him to Napoli.”
The powerful striker joined Galatasaray on loan until the end of the season earlier this month when his release clause at the Stadio Maradona was lowered from €130m to €75m.
“Maybe he should have been sold earlier, but Aurelio [De Laurentiis, Napoli President] is a wise and intelligent businessman. I owe him so much, and I love him,” concluded Giuntoli.
By Adeboye Amosu
Got what it Takes?
Predict and Win Millions Now
You may be interested
PSG To Reignite Interest In Osimhen
Webby - December 21, 2024Paris Saint-Germain have contacted Napoli to discuss signing Victor Osimhen in January, according to reports in France.It is reported that…
Arteta Provides Injury Updates On Five Arsenal Players Ahead Palace Clash
Webby - December 20, 2024Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori are both available to be in the Gunners…
Carabao Cup: Spurs Edge Man United In Seven-Goal Thriller To Reach Semi-finals
Webby - December 19, 2024Tottenham Hotspur edged Manchester United 4-3 in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup on Thursday.Spurs raced to a 3-0 lead…