Napoli has taken decisive action against Victor Osimhen, excluding him from their Serie A squad list

In a further blow, the Nigerian striker has also been stripped of his iconic number 9 jersey, which has been reassigned to new signing Romelu Lukaku.

This move comes after Osimhen’s unsuccessful attempts to secure a transfer away from the club.

As a result, he will no longer be part of Napoli’s first-team squad, with Lukaku now being coach Antonio Conte’s preferred choice.

Osimhen’s opportunities to play will be limited to situations where Lukaku is unavailable.

This development marks a significant setback for Osimhen at Napoli, casting uncertainty over his future with the club.