Roberto Calenda, the agent of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, has responded to reports of a proposed swap deal involving his client and Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, according to All Nigeria Soccer. The reports suggested that Osimhen would join Chelsea on loan with an option to buy, while Lukaku would move to Napoli for a fee of €40 million.
Calenda took to social media to deny the reports, stating that the swap deal is "unfounded" and "imaginary". He emphasized Osimhen's importance to Napoli, highlighting his role in the team's title-winning season and referencing his status as the top scorer in the club's history.
BREAKING: Osimhen’s agent Calenda denies loan move for Victor.
“I read about ‘fantasy exchanges’ with Victor… as if he was a package to be delivered quickly”.
“This package is the top scorer of the third Scudetto in the history of Napoli”.
“Respect and stop fake news!”.
The agent's statement suggests that Napoli values Osimhen highly and may not be willing to let him go easily. The situation is deadlocked, with both Osimhen and Lukaku wanting to leave their respective clubs, but Calenda's denial of the swap deal reports has added a new layer of complexity to the transfer saga.
Osimhen has not been involved in any of Napoli's pre-season games, while Lukaku was not named in Chelsea's squad for their pre-season matches in the United States. The transfer window is still open, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
Calenda's statement has made it clear that Osimhen is not just a "package" to be traded, but a key player in Napoli's history. The agent's emphasis on his client's achievements and importance to the club suggests that Napoli may be reluctant to sell him, and the swap deal reports may be nothing more than speculation.
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