Real Madrid join other top European giants in big race to sign Victor Osimhen
FootballVictor Osimhen: Zola Labels the Super Eagles Star As a 'Complete Player'
- Victor Osimhen has scored 17 goals this season for Napoli in the Serie A
- A Chelsea legend has called the star Nigerian striker a 'complete player'
- Osimhen will be on the attack for the Super Eagles at the AFCON qualifiers
Former Chelsea star, Gianfranco Zola has hailed Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen for his impressive performances this season, claiming the Blues will find it hard to sign him.
The former Lille strongman has been the player of the moment this season in Serie A, where scoring goals has become a regular practice for the youngster.
So far this term, Osimhen has recorded 17 goals for Napoli in the Italian top flight league and he is still roaring like lion to score more.
Interestingly, Napoli are also topping the league table, with the team tipped to lift the title at the end of the season.
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Clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with moves to sign Osimhen even though his current club said they are not interested in selling.
What did Zola say?
According to the report by Complete Sports, Zola explained that Osimhen's performances so far had impressed him immensely.
“Chelsea would have a lot of competition. He’s a complete player. He’s a pest. I don’t know what is going to happen. We will see. I think the task in the Premier League would be different to the Italian league.''
Napoli fans want Osimhen's mask
Earlier, Sports Brief had reported on Nigerian striker, Osimhen gradually becoming an idol at Napoli, with fans of the side now queuing to buy replicas of his mask outside the stadium.
Nigerian striker sends message to Italian football fans with branded top
FootballIn the style of fans worldwide who purchase shirts to show support for their favourite teams and preferred players, fans of the Super Eagles star are said to be queuing outside the home stadium to purchase replicas of the protective mask he regularly wears.
Osimhen has been fantastic so far this season for Napoli in the Italian top flight league and has won the hearts of many fans, as was certainly demonstrated before the team's game against Cremonese on February 12.