Osimhen’s Possible Swap Deal With Manchester United Striker Cristiano Ronaldo Takes New Turn

Osimhen’s Possible Swap Deal With Manchester United Striker Cristiano Ronaldo Takes New Turn

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM
  • Victor Osimhen is reportedly annoyed with the possible swap-deal drama involving himself and Cristiano Ronaldo
  • Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport reports that the Nigerian international has a clear mind over the situation
  • Osimhen has been heavily linked with a possible switch to Man Utd, while Ronaldo moves to Napoli

Reports from Italy claim Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen can't wait for the transfer saga involving himself and Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo to be over.

The Napoli striker has been heavily linked with a possible move to Old Trafford as Ronaldo continues his search for Champions League football.

It was gathered that CR7’s agent, Jorge Mendes’ is weighing up an option for the 37-year-old in a possible swap deal with the Napoli star.

Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles, Napoli, Manchester United
Victor Osimhen is annoyed about a possible swap deal with Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: Francesco Pecoraro
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Nigerian outlet Punch reports via Italy’s Corriere dello Sport that Osimhen is somewhat upset with the whole drama. The statement says:

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“Osimhen, the main character to the whole transfer story, is also waiting and a little annoyed, but with a clear mind.”

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti speaks

However, amid the transfer saga, the head coach at Italian club Napoli, Luciano Spalletti, has disclosed that Victor Osimhen will go nowhere this summer.

With United not qualifying for the Champions League, CR7 is said to be desperate to leave United, and Napoli is a considered destination for the Portuguese.

It was gathered that United could offer €100million to Napoli for the Nigeria international striker.

Osimhen’s agent speaks

Meanwhile, Robert Calenda, the agent of Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has rubbished the reports linking the Nigerian star to Manchester United as a swap deal for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Calenda said:

“No ongoing negotiations, no swap deals. Osimhen is a Napoli player and wants to play in the Champions League with his Napoli side after conquering it on the pitch with pride along with his teammates and the coach.”

Bruno Giordano says Osimhen is better than Ronaldo in terms of header

Sports Brief earlier reported that a former striker at Italian club Napoli, Bruno Giordano, has suggested that Nigerian international Victor Osimhen heads better than Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Giordano, who won the Scudetto with the Partenopei in 1987, disclosed that Osimhen is the catalyst of the current squad as he possesses strange qualities.

And Giordano has sparked some debates when he said Osimhen heads the ball better than five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Babajide Orevba
Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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