Alessandro Matri, a former player for Juventus, has ignited speculation about the possibility of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen making a move to the Bianconeri during the upcoming summer transfer window.
Osimhen, currently representing the Nigeria national team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, has recently suggested his departure from Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Napoli’s President, Aurelio de Laurentiis, has also acknowledged the 25-year-old’s potential exit, further fueling transfer discussions.
Amidst swirling rumors linking Osimhen to European giants such as Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, and Arsenal, Matri has advocated for Juventus to consider offloading Dusan Vlahovic in order to secure Osimhen’s signature. Matri pointed out how Juventus previously acquired Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli, emphasizing the feasibility of the move.
In an interview with DAZN, Matri expressed, “I would not rule out Osimhen going to Juventus. If Vlahovic ends this season on a high note, his potential sale could generate €70m, supplemented by the profitable transfer of Matias Soulé. The financial aspect would be manageable, and it’s essential to remember Juventus’ successful pursuit of Gonzalo Higuain in the past.”
Matri’s perspective suggests that Juventus, having amassed savings in the current season, could potentially leverage their qualification for the UEFA Champions League to facilitate the acquisition of Osimhen.
This contemplation by Alessandro Matri has ignited fervent debate within the footballing community, as fans and pundits eagerly await the unfolding of the summer transfer window and the potential reshaping of Juventus’ squad.
