Victor Osimhen: Aiyenugba Urges Nigerian Striker To Remain at Napoli

Victor Osimhen: Aiyenugba Urges Nigerian Striker To Remain at Napoli

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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  • Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has emerged as summer transfer target for clubs in the Premier League
  • Kwara United captain Dele Aiyenugba has however warned Osimhen not to move to the Premier division
  • Aiyenugba claimed that Osimhen has won the hearts of Napoli fans and he should remain in Italy

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has warned Victor Osimhen not to make a move to the Premier League stressing that he should remain at Napoli where he is being adored.

There have been speculation surrounding the future of Osimhen at Napoli with the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea said to be interested in his signature.

Osimhen's impressive performances so far this season for Napoli made him a target for clubs in the Premier League as he has registered 16 goals in the Serie A.

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Victor Osimhen: Aiyenugba urges Nigerian striker to remain at Napoli. Photo by Francesco Pecoraro
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Some pundits have been claiming that the Premier League would give Osimhen the chance to prove himself the more to the world having done that also in France.

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Speaking exclusively to Sports Brief, Aiyenugba urged Osimhen not to be deceived adding that he should remain at Napoli where he is being treated well.

Statement made Aiyenugba

''Victor is enjoying everything at Napoli and why should he leave where he is doing fine? I don't want him to be deceived with the Premier League because the likes of Benzema, Mbappe and Messi are not in England.
''He should focus on his game at Napoli, establish himself the more, win titles ad write his name in gold before thinking about leaving.''

Laurentiis speaks on Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president of Serie A giants Napoli, has laughed at the many clubs reported to be interested in the signing of Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen in the summer window.

The Nigerian star has been the lantern in Napoli's darkness so far this season, having already registered 16 league goals to help his cub to the top of the standings.

Osimhen's impressive performances this season have attracted clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, who are reportedly planning to make offers at the end of the season.

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