After an outstanding season for Napoli last summer, Osimhen was linked to several top clubs in Europe.

The striker helped the Partenopei win the Scudetto by scoring 26 goals in 32 games.
Karim Benzema, Real Madrid’s forward, departed the team to join Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.

Jude Bellingham’s acquisition, according to Ancelotti, made up for Benzema’s departure.

“No (we didn’t sign Osimhen) because I think the club thought that Benzema’s absence could be remedied by purchasing (Jude) Bellingham,” the Italian said to Radio Serie A.