Victor Osimhen is expected to return to Napoli by the end of this week following the conclusion of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Osimhen and Nigeria were beaten 2-1 by hosts Cameroon in the final of the competition.
According to Football Italia, the striker will be back in Naples between this Friday and Saturday.
It remains to be seen whether he will be involved in Serie A action this weekend.
Napoli will do battle with Genoa on Saturday.
Caretaker manager, Walter Mazzarri could wait until the visit of Barcelona in the Champions League next Wednesday to bring Osimhen back into the fold.