'Yes!! the feet worth it' - Nigerians clap for De Laurentiis for telling Al Hilal to buy Osimhen’s feet for €200m

Some sports enthusiasts on social media have reacted to a recent comment by Napoli President Aurelio de Laurentiis about Victor Osimhen's availability for transfer.

Osimhen has been subject to transfer all summer with clubs in Europe and Asia making several attempts to secure the signature of the Serie A highest goal scorer.

Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal made a massive bid with the club reportedly ready to offer Napoli up to €200 million for the Nigerian forward.

Napoli rejected the bid for Osimhen from Al Hilal.

In a report from L’Equipe, the Napoli president allegedly told Al Hilal in an email, “Your bid can only buy one of Osimhen’s foot [sic]” in defiance of the money the Saudi club was willing to pay for the 2022/23 Serie A top scorer.

De Laurentiis is also reportedly set to shun future bids for Osimhen, as he stated in the supposed email that he would only think of considering a bid for Osimhen above €500 million.

The Partenopei president reportedly said, For next year, I expect you’ll be able to table €500m and maybe we’ll entertain your offer, but I say again, ‘maybe'.”

His response has generated mixed reactions on social media.

See how social media users reacted

Ade Peter said: "Osimhen would be wise not to sign a too long contract with Napoli else, he’ll be at the owner’s mercy when an ambitious club come knocking with an opportunity of winning bigger prizes and trophies"

Chigbu Joshua commented: "Na our Victor Dem dey price like Suya 200m for the feet"

Daniels Aondolunm Victor said: "Victor is worth more than Mbappe and Salah put together"

Joshua Kwadjo Ofori Attah wrote: "Victor is worth £500million considering the money Chelsea used to buy Caceido"

Kingsley Zobah Michael Jnr commented: "Yes!! The feet worth it.. I use to clean his feet after playing with Osihmen back then in Lagos Nigeria..glad to hear the tag alone"

Tat Franz Mat II said: "I still feel this guy missed a great opportunity to move to a better team this season I don’t see him doing what he did last season"

Rabiu Abdulrashid said with laughing emojis: "This guy is disrespecting Alhilal but we all knows they're capable of buying the whole Napoli team if they want"

A'stylez Chibzy commented: "If Osimhen continues like this, I bet the Saudis will splash €1bn on him next two seasons"

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