Osimhen resumed pre-season training with Napoli on Tuesday at the Carciato field in Dimaro Folgarida.
Osimhen returns to Napoli
The Nigeria international was given a rousing welcome by adoring fans after his inspirational performances last season.
Ovation for #Osimhen 👏
— SportivoNapoli (@sportivoNapoli) July 18, 2023
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Osimhen was pivotal as Napoli won the Scudetto for the first time since 1990, winning the golden boot and finishing the season with 31 goals in all competitions.
𝒪𝓈𝒾 😍
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) July 18, 2023
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His absence was felt as Napoli crashed out in the Champions League quarter-final to fellow Serie A side AC Milan. He missed the first leg through injury but returned to score in the second leg.
The Serie A champions who have hired a new manager, Rudi Garcia, after the departure of Luciano Spalletti, will take on SPAL and Girona in pre-season friendlies and Osimhen should play some part.
The Partenopei begin the defence of their crown against Frosinone on August 19.