Victor Osimhen Gets a New Coach at Napoli Following the Exit of Luciano Spalletti

• Napoli chiefs have appointed Rudi Garcia as their new coach
• The Frenchman will now have to convince Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen to stay at the club
• Osimhen was incredible last season for Napoli, finishing as the Serie A highest goalscorer

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen now has a new coach at Napoli after the club's chiefs hired Frenchman, Rudi Garcia following the departure of Luciano Spalletti, who won the Scudetto after 30 years.

Napoli announced the hiring of Rudi Garcia on Thursday evening, June 15, with the club hoping he will bring more success to the side in the coming Serie A season.

Napoli won the Serie A title last term, and the club's fans will be expecting their team to take their form to the Champions League.

Osimhen enjoyed a fantastic working relationship with Spalletti last season and the Nigerian will now be preparing his mindset to work under a new gaffer.

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However, Napoli chiefs will have to try their best to convince Osimhen to stay, as the Nigerian is wanted by many clubs in Europe during the transfer window.

Who is Rudi Garcia?

According to reports on Complete Sports and Soccernet, the 59-year-old left Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr FC in April.

He has Serie A experience, having previously coached Roma between 2013 and 2016. The Giallorossi sacked him in January 2016, bringing in Spalletti.

Meanwhile, Osimhen is currently in Lagos at the Super Eagles camp where they are preparing for their next game against Sierra Leone.

Osimhen ranked 4th behind Haaland

Earlier, Sports Brief reported how Victor Osimhen has been ranked as fourth on the list of the most valuable players in the world following his impressive performances last term for his Serie A side.

In the latest season, the Nigerian superstar ended as the highest goalscorer in the Serie A with 26 goals, and also helped his side to win the Scudetto after 33 years.

Considering his performances, Osimhen has been linked with a move to the Premier League with the likes of Chelsea, Man United, and Arsenal reported to be interested in his services.