Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says he isn’t open to signing more African players unless they agree to certain conditions, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
The president of the Serie A side has in the last two transfer window signed two African players in Victor Osimhen and Zambo Anguissa but he isn’t sure of signing more African players. He also sanctioned the sale of an African player in Kalidou Koulibaly who joined Chelsea.
In an interview made available to OwnGoalNigeria.com, the president spoke on a wide range of issues including why he won’t be opened to signing more African players unless under certain conditions. His explanation is unconnected with the row between Osimhen and Anguissa in training.
He said ” Don’t talk to me about African footballers anymore. I only take them if they sign that they won’t play at the Africa Cup of Nations. You can’t pay them big money and have them play elsewhere when you need them the most”, he said.
His statement is a warning to the duo of Osimhen and Anguissa who are both pivotal players for their national team. Anguissa was at the last Africa Cup of Nations with Osimhen missing it through injury.
The next AFCON in 2024 will no doubt pitch the duo against the eccentric club president as he won’t be entirely happy losing them to the tournament in January. That is if they are still with the club.
