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The reigning Serie A champions have rejected allegations of fraud regarding Victor Osimhen's
Napoli's stance on the allegations of fraudulent accounting in Victor Osimhen's transfer from LOSC Lille remains firm, as President Aurelio De Laurentiis and his legal team vehemently deny any wrongdoing.
Osimhen transfer details clarified
The intricacies of Osimhen's transfer were revisited, with the official figures indicating a total of €76,356,819, including funds allocated for four players - Ciro Palmieri, Orestis Karnezis, Luigi Liguori, and Claudio Manzi. However, scrutiny arises as only Orestis Karnezis had significant involvement with Lille, raising questions about the allocation of funds for the other players.
De Laurentiis' Testimony
Despite this, Napoli's legal representatives reaffirmed the club's integrity, stating, "De Laurentiis was clear with the prosecutor with regards to the accusation of false accounting relative to the Osimhen transfer because that did not bring any advantage to Napoli."
De Laurentiis' lawyers argued that Napoli's financial stability renders fraudulent activity unnecessary, asserting, "This aspect was already evaluated and shelved by the prosecutor in Naples and the sporting authorities." They further emphasized that "the investigation showed that the club’s accounts are so healthy that there was no need to inflate a transfer to register for Italian or European competitions."
Stability in Financial Affairs
Amidst Lille's financial struggles during the period of Osimhen's transfer, Napoli's financial strength stood out. The sale of Osimhen did not serve as a means to alleviate financial pressure for Napoli, as the club operates at a profit and maintains a stable financial position.
This stability is attributed to De Laurentiis' astute leadership, with the club's legal team emphasizing that "Napoli are one of the few Italian clubs who run at a profit," a testament to their commitment to financial prudence and integrity in sporting transactions.
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