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FootballVictor Osimhen: Ighalo Wants Napoli Striker To Join Man United
- Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is wanted by many clubs in Europe due to his brilliant performances
- His fellow countryman Odion Ighalo has now explained that the Napoli man should move to Man United
- Ighalo added that the possible combination of Osimhen and Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford would be awesome
Odion Ighalo has urged compatriot Victor Osimhen to move to Premier League side Manchester United claiming that he would have the chance to exhibit his talent more there.
It is no longer a news that Osimhen is in the best form of his life so far this season at Napoli where he has registered 19 league goals and still roaring to net more.
His incredible performances infront of goals has however made him a target for many big clubs in Europe who are preparing to offer Napoli chiefs mega millions in the summer.
There have been mixed reactions from Nigerian fans and sports reporters with many convinced that Osimhen should face new challenges, while others are of the view that he should remain at Napoli.
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According to a report on GOAL, Ighalo stated that if Osimhen should seek his advice, then he will tell him to move to Old Trafford.
Statement made by Ighalo
''Having Victor Osimhen and Rashford in the top at Manchester United will cause any defender panic because they are two fast players and they are goalscorers.
"I think he will fit in Manchester United so well. If he asked for my opinion and what should he do, I would advise him to join Man United because, for me, they are the biggest club."
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FootballAurelio De Laurentiis hails Osimhen
Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how president of Italian club Napoli, Aurelio De Laurentiis praised Victor Osimhen, after scooping the best foreign player award in Serie A.
The Super Eagles striker deservedly won the accolade after an outstanding campaign, which has seen him power Napoli to top of the table with 19 goals.
Osimhen has been the main man for the Naples club as they comfortably sit top of the table with a 15-point advantage.
De Laurentiis' dream of leading Napoli to Serie A triumph seems to be coming true, thanks to the Nigerian forward.