Former Juventus Midfielder Names 1 Big Super Eagles Star The Club Should Sign This Summer

Former Juventus Midfielder Names 1 Big Super Eagles Star The Club Should Sign This Summer

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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  • Mohamed Sissoko has told Juventus directors that they should go for the signing of Nigerian striker Osimhen
  • The former Mali international who spent three years at Juventus believes that Osimhen would be a good replacement for Dybala
  • Victor Osimhen was impressive last season for Napoli and the Nigerian is also wanted by Premier League clubs

Former Juventus defensive midfielder Mohamed Sissoko has urged those in charge of the Old Lady to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen who was impressive in the just concluded term.

Following the exit of Paulo Dybala, Juventus chiefs are expected to enter the transfer market with the target of them getting a replacement this summer.

There have also been reports that former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata could also leave Juventus this summer with Arsenal reported to be interested in his signature.

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Mohamed Sissoko wants Juventus to sign Victor Osimhen. Photo by Sportinfoto
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According to the reports on Complete Sports and GOAL, Mohamed Sissoko explained that Victor Osimhen would be of great help to Juventus next season if they should sign him as Dybala's replacement.

Mohamed Sissoko's reaction about Osimhen

“Victor Osimhen without a doubt.
“He is the right player for Juve, there are other young and strong players but Osimhen is devastating.
“I hope that Juve will have a strong player and be a champion.”

How many goals did Victor Osimhen score last season?

Osimhen scored 14 goals and provided two assists in 27 league appearances for Napoli in the outgone Serie A term.

Police raid Lille headquarters as authorities scrutinize former Ligue 1 champions over Osimhen’s transfer

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how former French Champions, Lille have had their headquarters raided by police as the Ligue 1 club is being investigated over corruption in a transfer deal involving Victor Osimhen.

The Super Eagles striker moved to Napoli from the Ligue 1 club in 2020 in a deal reported to cost €75 million and the 23-year-old has gone on to establish himself as one of Serie A’s best players.

Napoli and Lille have been under the searchlight as regards the transfer as the Serie A club included four players in the deal.

Orestis Karnezis, Ciro Palmieri, Luigi Liguori, and Claudio Manzi were each estimated to be worth around €20.3 million but these players were overvalued and should have been worth €470,000 instead.

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