Erstwhile Super Eagles Star Tells Victor Osimhen The European Giants he Should Join

Erstwhile Super Eagles Star Tells Victor Osimhen The European Giants he Should Join

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Victor Osimhen has been told by former Super Eagles star Chidi Odiah for him to move to AC Milan
  • This comes after clubs in the Premier League are showing interest in having the signature of the Nigerian striker
  • Victor Osimhen has been in great form this season for Napoli and the Nigerian is also a target for Paris Saint-Germain

Former Super Eagles defender Chidi Odiah has enjoined Napoli striker Victor Osimhen not to leave the Italian Serie A as he wants him to instead move to AC Milan.

The Nigerian striker has emerged as summer transfer target for many clubs in Europe who are impressed with his performances so far this season for Napoli.

Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Newcastle United are said to be among the clubs who are interested in signing Victor Osimhen this summer.

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Chidi Odiah urges Victor Osimhen to move to AC Milan. Photo by Matteo Ciambelli
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However, Napoli chiefs are said to also be ready to sell the Nigerian striker only to the club that can meet their asking price.

According to the report on Complete Sports, Chidi Odiah who played 28 games for the Super Eagles explained that it would be great for Osimhen to remain in Italy.

Chidi Odiah's reaction about Victor Osimhen

“Victor Osimhen is a very good player. I think he can play well in the Premier League. But for me, it is better if he stays in Italy. AC Milan is is a go go for me.''

Newcastle United prepared to offer Victor Osimhen €9million salary per year to dump Napoli

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Victor Osimhen could be tempted to move to the English Premier League next season after Newcastle United tabled an audacious offer for the Nigerian forward.

Eddie Howe’s team are already gearing up for the 2022/23 season and are willing to invest heavily into their squad to be able to push for a European spot.

Magpies are said to be ready to offer the Super Eagles striker up to €9million in salary per year to tempt him away from Napoli.

Victor Osimhen has been subject to several interests from the English Premier League, with also Arsenal and Manchester United interested in the 23-year-old attacker.

Osimhen is valued at €100million by the Partenopei is rated as one of the best strikers in the Italian Serie A this season, as his goals have helped Napoli challenge for the Scudetto.

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