Former Chelsea Coach Maurizio Sarri Drops Big Advise for Osimhen on His Future at Napoli

Former Chelsea Coach Maurizio Sarri Drops Big Advise for Osimhen on His Future at Napoli

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at July 6, 2023 at 11:27 AM
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  • Nigerian international Victor Osimhen has been urged by Sarri to remain at Napoli
  • Manchester United and Chelsea are among the sides that want Osimhen this summer
  • Sarri is of the opinion that Osimhen should not leave Napoli this summer

Former Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri has urged Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to remain at Napoli for the coming League season stressing that staying at the Serie A champions is the best for him.

Osimhen was in brilliant form last season for Napoli netting 26 goals and helping the club to win the Scudetto after 33 years which was a historical achievement for the Nigerian.

The former Lille attacker also finished as the highest goalscorer last season and became the first African in history to win the Golden Boot award.

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Nigerian and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen. Photo by Chris Brunskill.
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Clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United in the Premier League are interested in the services of Osimhen this summer and they are expected to make their move.

According to the report on Soccernet and Tutto, Sarri who is now the coach of Lazio explained that Osimhen should stay at Napoli where he is loved by fans.

Sarri tells Osimhen to stay at Napoli

“I don’t know what he (Osimhen) will do, but what he found in Naples, he won’t find again in his career.
“Naples is a unique and exhilarating experience; it makes you feel both the responsibilities and the affection, love, and total involvement. Osimhen will make his choices, but he will struggle to find what he experienced in Naples.”

Victor Osimhen ranked 4th

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Victor Osimhen has been ranked as the fourth best striker in the world by ESPN who released the names of the best scorers in the 2022/23 League season in Europe.

Osimhen last term recorded his name in the history books in Serie A as he finished as the top scorer with 26 goals and became the first African to win the Golden Boot award.

His performances also helped Napoli to win the Scudetto after 33 years which was a remarkable achievement for the club.

The former Lille striker is currently a transfer target for clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea who are looking for his services.

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