Table of Contents

  1. Trial of Napoli President
  2. Details of Osimhen's Transfer
  3. Prosecutors' Allegations
  4. Co-defendants
  5. Trial Schedule

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis will face trial for his alleged involvement in the fraudulent accounting related to Victor Osimhen’s transfer to the club in 2020.

The reported amount for Osimhen’s transfer from Ligue 1 club Lille to Napoli five years ago was claimed to have been exaggerated, according to Tuttosport.

The transfer of the Nigerian international included goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis and three Primavera players: Manzi, Palmieri, and Liguori.

Prosecutors allege that the valuations of these three players were artificially inflated to enhance Napoli’s financial standing.

Also facing trial are his long-time associate Andrea Chiavelli and the club itself.

The trial is set to commence on 2 December 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reason for the trial of Aurelio De Laurentiis?

Aurelio De Laurentiis is facing trial for his alleged involvement in fraudulent accounting practices concerning Victor Osimhen’s transfer to Napoli.

When is the trial scheduled to begin?

The trial is scheduled to begin on 2 December 2026.

Who else is involved in the trial?

Alongside Aurelio De Laurentiis, his associate Andrea Chiavelli and the club Napoli are also being tried.

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