VICTOR Osimhen handed in a sick note so as to avoid the first day of pre-season training with Napoli today while he awaits the completion of his permanent transfer to Galatasaray, reports have claimed.
The Super Eagles striker is reportedly keen on a permanent move to Galatasaray after a successful loan spell last season, when he scored 37 goals as they won the Turkish Super Lig and Turkish Cup double.
Napoli and Galatasaray have continued negotiations over the payment structure of a deal for Osimhen, despite the Turkish champions having agreed to meet the €75m release clause in the Nigeria international’s Napoli contract.
Recent reports have claimed that Napoli are insisting on a payment of €55m up front, with the remaining €20m to be paid in instalments, while Galatasaray’s latest offer is reportedly at €40m with €35m to be paid in instalments.
As the deal has not yet been officially completed, Osimhen remains officially a Napoli player.
However, the 26-year-old did not report for the first day of Napoli’s pre-season training under Antonio Conte on Monday.
Instead, according to reports from European transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Osimhen handed in a medical certificate, or sick note, in order to get out of training with Napoli.
The two clubs are expected to continue their negotiations in order to reach an agreement.