Victor Osimhen 'forever grateful' to Serie A in possible hint at Napoli departure following Scudetto win

Victor Osimhen says he is «forever grateful» to Serie A in a possible hint at his Napoli departure following their first Italian title win in 33 years. Luciano Spalletti's side finally clinched the Scudetto on Thursday night following a 1-1 draw with Udinese that put them out of reach of nearest challengers Lazio. Ad Nigeria forward Osimhen, 24, scored the Partenopei's goal on the night, his 22nd in Serie A this term and 27th in all competitions.

TransfersMan Utd to battle with Chelsea and Bayern for Napoli striker Osimhen — Paper Round26/04/2023 AT 22:00 It is this form that has seen him regularly linked with a big-money move to teams including Manchester United and Chelsea, and he appeared to suggest his exit might come this summer. “In what aspect do I feel I have improved in Serie A? I will forever be grateful to this league, to this competition," Osimhen said in the momentous aftermath of Napoli's triumph. «As I always say, I am learning the role of a striker and with Napoli it was immediately good emotions.

»I feel I have improved a lot, thanks especially to Spalletti and his staff, they gave me confidence to be able to grow and score a lot of goals. “It is a fantastic emotion for me, we waited so many years to bring the Scudetto to Napoli and we succeeded, it is a day we will never forget for the rest of our lives. Where could Messi go if he leaves PSG — Barcelona, Saudi Arabia, Miami? Liverpool shift transfer focus from Bellingham to Mac Allister — Paper Round «Now let’s go celebrate with the public in our stadium.