Top Serie A Defender Makes Bold Statement About Victor Osimhen

• Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, has been dubbed the most difficult striker he has ever faced by AC Milan defender Pierre Kalulu
• Osimhen is Napoli’s top scorer this season and has a total of 12 league goals for the Partenopei in the Italian Serie A
• The Super Eagles striker has attracted interest from several European top teams with Manchester United and Newcastle United top on the list

Victor Osimhen has been described as a striker who believes in his speed and ability by AC Milan defender, Pierre Kalulu.

The Milan center-back battled with the Super Eagles attacker in a fierce Serie A game earlier this season with the French defender coming up victor with a 1-0 win.

According to a report via the Punch, Kalulu who has made 31 appearances for the Rossoneri in the ongoing campaign admitted Victor Osimhen is the most difficult attacker he has faced in the Serie A.

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“The most difficult attacker to mark? Victor Osimhen. He is a forward who comes at you as if he is a defender. He always has desire.

“I played against some strikers who go deep, but not as well as him because he believes in his speed.

“You must always be concentrated. When we played, it was a good physical duel. He is a really good striker, really, really strong.”

Victor Osimhen is considered one of the best talents present in the Italian topflight with the 23-year-old attacker scoring a total of 16 goals in 21 appearances for Napoli in the 2021/22 season.

Arsenal initiate contact with Osimhen

Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen’s stay in the Italian league might just be coming to an early end following the tussle of top European teams for the striker.

According to the Guardian, Arsenal has reportedly initiated contact with Victor Osimhen, but remain far from convincing the Nigerian striker to join the club.

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The Gunners join the likes of Manchester United and Newcastle who have indicated an interest in the Super Eagles striker ahead of a summer move.

Victor Osimhen sends emotional message to Napoli fans

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Victor Osimhen has spoken for the first time after Napoli were surprisingly beaten on their home turf by Fiorentina in the Italian Serie A on Sunday, April 10.

The Super Eagles forward registered his 12th league goal for the Partenopei but it was not enough to prevent Napoli from their 5th home loss in the Serie A.

Osimhen described the loss to Fiorentina as a hurtful one but also disclosed their hopes will not be dashed.