Napoli’s Plan to Keep Victor Osimhen by Breaking Salary Structure

Napoli is reportedly prepared to break their club’s salary structure in order to retain Nigerian international Victor Osimhen and fend off interest from other European clubs.

According to Sunday’s edition of La Repubblica (as per Tutto Napoli), the Serie A champions are considering a Cavani-style arrangement to keep Osimhen for another season.

The proposed approach involves offering the striker a significant salary increase and the assurance of a future transfer at the end of the next season.

This would be a departure from Napoli’s usual salary structure, which is capped at €3.5m net.

Osimhen’s outstanding performances and potential have led Napoli to consider this exception to their wage policy.

“The idea is a Cavani-style formula: to renew with a substantial increase and the promise of a sale at the end of next season,” the website wrote.

“Osimhen could represent the exception to the rule of wages fixed at €3.5m net. However, the scenario cannot rule out a huge offer. Napoli has set a very high price, around €150m. If an indecent offer were to arrive, it would be normal to make evaluations.”

This report will come as a significant blow to suitors, especially Chelsea, who are believed to have made their first move to secure Osimhen’s services by proposing a player-plus-cash deal.

The 24-year-old Nigerian played a pivotal role in Napoli’s first title win in 33 years, scoring 23 league goals in 29 appearances.