Bayern Munich Reportedly Ready To Sign Victor Osimhen for €130M This Summer

Bayern Munich Reportedly Ready To Sign Victor Osimhen for €130M This Summer

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 14, 2023 at 4:14 PM
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  • Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could be heading to the German Bundesliga this summer to join champions Bayern Munich
  • The Bavarians are said to be ready to meet Napoli's asking price for them to have the signature of the Nigerian striker
  • Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has however urged the Super Eagles star to remain in the Serie A this summer

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly set to complete a mega million move to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich at the end of the ongoing season in Europe after impressing at Napoli.

The Nigerian striker has been one of the best strikers so far this term in Europe scoring 21 league goals for Napoli in the Serie A, and he is still topping the goalscoring chart this term.

Osimhen's superb performances this season have made him become a target for Premier League clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.

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Victor Osimhen in action for Napoli.
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But the Nigerian is not expected to make a move to the English topflight with the latest development as Bayern Munich chiefs want him at the Allianz Arena.

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Why Bayern want Osimhen

According to the report on Pulse, the Bavarians want another striker this summer who can replace Robert Lewandowski who moved to Barcelona.

Considering Osimhen's age, Bayern chiefs feel the Nigerian would be a long term project for them if they can sign him this summer.

Bayern are expected to pay about €130m to Napoli for the Super Eagles star’s services this summer.

Sports Brief spoke with former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba, who claimed that he would have loved Osimhen to remain at Napoli and become their legend like Diego Maradona.

Aiyenugba tells Osimhen to stay at Napoli

''All the clubs want him, and this is the best time for him to take his time so as for him not to make mistakes about his future. For me, I think he should remain at Napoli and play become their legend like Maradona before thinking of a move.''

Osimhen wants to win CAF award

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Following his impressive performances this term, Victor Osimhen has finally disclosed that his objective in his professional football career is to win the African Footballer of the Year award.

With how things are going in the Italian Serie A this season, Osimhen is likely to end up as the highest goal scorer which means he would become the first Nigerian to achieve that success.

The Super Eagles strongman has been making the headlines this season at Napoli for positive reasons and has been linked with a move to the Premier League.

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