Conte told me to sell Osimhen, not Kvaratskhelia – Napoli’s De Laurentiis regrets big mistake
Sport Conte told me to sell Osimhen, not Kvaratskhelia – Napoli’s De Laurentiis regrets big mistake Published on April 15, 2026 By Don Silas googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has revealed that manager Antonio Conte told him to sell Victor Osimhen and not Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the past. According to De Laurentiis, Paris Saint-Germain had tabled a combined €200 million bid for both stars, but Napoli ultimately lost Kvaratskhelia to the French club, while Osimhen ended up at Galatasaray. Reflecting on the decision, De Laurentiis confessed as he told The Athletic, “When we started with Conte, we received an offer of €200 million from PSG and others to sell Victor Osimhen and Kvara together. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “Conte said, ‘Osimhen, you can sell, but please don’t sell Kvara. This was a big mistake.” Kvaratskhelia and Osimhen have been impressive since joining PSG and Galatasaray, respectively. Don't Miss UCL: Laporta lists five refereeing decisions that cost Barcelona against Atletico You may like Turkey: Okan Buruk under fire over reliance on Osimhen as Galatasaray struggle Turkey: When Osimhen leaves, can you find another – Kerimoğlu fires warning to Galatasaray Turkey: Galatasaray boss bemoans Osimhen absence after Kocaelispor draw Turkey: Osimhen’s absence negatively affecting our entire league – Mustafa Denizli Turkey: Osimhen returns to Galatasaray training after surgery Turkey: Galatasaray boss signals swift injury comeback for Osimhen