Victor Osimhen Wins Stampa Estera’s Award As Best Foreign Athlete in Italy

• Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has been names as the best foreign athlete of the year in the Serie A
• The Super Eagles star has been in excellent form this season for Napoli scoring 19 goals so far for his side
• Osimhen is expected to lead the Super Eagles attack in the coming African Cup of Nations qualifiers

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has landed a prestigious award after being named as Stampa Estera's best foreign athlete in Italy considering his brilliant performances this term.

The Super Eagles strongman has been in superb form this term at Napoli scoring netting goals and he is also being linked with a summer move to the Premier League.

Clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United are reported as the two sides who are seriously looking for the signature of Osimhen and they will go into bid battle at the end of the season.

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According to the photo Napoli posted on their official Twitter page, Osimhen was seen posing with his award alongside his club's president.

Fans however took to the comment session to hail the Nigerian striker with one saying that he hopes Osimhen stays at the end of the season.

Another fan says:''Victor, Napoli is your home and I want you to remain where you are having the peace of mind.''

See photo of the award below

Man United want Osimhen

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Manchester United have reportedly shortlisted names of four strikers they are looking up to sign in the summer with the Nigerian and Napoli strongman Victor Osimhen among their targets.

This comes hours after the Red Devils suffered the most heartbreaking defeat in their history, losing 7-0 against Liverpool in a Premier League game played on Sunday, 5 March.

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United fans were all disappointed after the match and that has put manager Erik ten Hag under serious pressure as he must go back to the drawing board to seek redemption.

Osimhen is the man of the moment in the Serie A where he has registered 19 league goals this term which has made him a target for many clubs in Europe.

The Old Trafford chiefs feel Osimhen can help them get the goals next season in all competition.