Victor Osimhen: Atletico Madrid Join Race To Sign Napoli Striker

• Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid are interested in the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen
• The Napoli strongman is the one topping the goalscoring chart this season in the Serie A with 19 goals
• Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are the other sides interested in signing the Super Eagles star

Atletico Madrid who are Spanish La Liga giants are reportedly ready to join the race for the signature of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen who has already been linked with EPL move.

Osimhen has been incredible this season for Napoli in all competitions with the Nigerian registering 19 league goals in the Serie A thereby topping the chart.

Manchester United and Chelsea have been reported as the two leading Premier League sides who are interested in Osimhen and would go for him in the summer.

However, the side that would get Osimhen will have to convince Napoli chiefs with mouthwatering amount before signing him.

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According to the report on Sportsmole, those in charge of Atletico Madrid also want Osimhen in their squad.

Why do they want Osimhen?

Joao Felix is currently on loan at Chelsea and the deal could be made permanent at the end of the season.

So ahead of the summer transfer, Atletico Madrid chiefs feel that they can sell Felix so as to raise money to sign Osimhen.

Osimhen To Get €260,000

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will earn massive €260,000 which is around N120m if he should score 30 goals this season for Napoli which looks promising considering his performances.

The Super Eagles star is the shinning light so far this season in the Serie A as he keeps pumping in goals for Napoli registering 19 league goals.

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Osimhen has no doubt won the hearts of virtually all Napoli fans due to his brilliant form with the supporters tipping the Nigerian to win the Serie A title and also the Golden Boot.

Nigerians back home have also been impressed with Osimhen's game and they are now hoping he translates the performances to the Super Eagles.

It would be recalled that Osimhen and his teammates in the national team lost the play-offs for the 2022 World Cup to Ghana.