Former Real Madrid Striker Admits That Super Eagles Striker Could Become a Top Player on the World

• Victor Osimhen has changed the mind of one of his doubters as former Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano lauds the Nigerian
• Cassano stated that he never believed in the potential of the Super Eagles forward, but he has proven him wrong game after game
• Osimhen was outstanding in Napoli’s win over Verona at the weekend and Cassano has now said the Nigerian can become one of the best strikers

Former Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano has disclosed that he never believed in the potential of Victor Osimhen, but now he is eating his own words, Soccernet reports.

The former Italian star has admitted that the Nigerian striker has cleared his doubts and can even go on to become one of the top players in world football.

In a chat with Bobo TV as per Tutto Napoli, Cassano stated that he initially did not rate the former Lille striker when he arrived in Italy.

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Cassano says Osimhen has proven him wrong game after game:

He said:

“The header scored by Osimhen is incredible, it looked like a missile.

”Napoli went to a tremendous stadium and played a great match as a great team that wants to stay connected to the others. Juventus suffered more with Sampdoria than Napoli with Hellas.

“Osimhen? I did not believe in his potential, I had many doubts and instead with the passing of the games I can say that I realized that he can become a top player in the world.”

Victor Osimhen's performances for Napoli have attracted interest from a number of top European clubs.

Osimhen on the radar of Newcastle United

Meanwhile, Newcastle United are already preparing a huge offer for the Nigerian striker to tempt him to make the switch to England.

The Magpies had an initial bid for the 23-year-old turned down in January by Napoli but the Newcastle United have shown they are unrelenting in their pursuit of the Nigerian forward.

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Victor Osimhen who is also a transfer target for Manchester United has scored 13 goals in all competitions for Napoli in the present campaign.

Spalletti speaks on Osimhen situation

Sports Brief earlier reported that Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has advised Victor Osimhen on the best way the forward can improve as a striker in the future.

Luciano Spalletti has urged the Super Eagles forward to develop some aspects of his game to become one of the world's best attackers.

Victor Osimhen is Napoli's top scorer this season in all competitions and has recorded 9 Serie A goals for the Partenopei.