The Nigerian star has garnered interest from top clubs in Europe, with his standout performances at Napoli in Italy catching the eye of teams in search of a reliable goal scorer. His impressive tally of 31 goals during a Serie A title-winning season last year has put him firmly in the spotlight.
Despite committing to a contract extension with Napoli until 2026, which has kept his value high, speculation persists about his potential move to England. Clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with an interest in acquiring his services.
Emmanuel Adebayor, who represented Arsenal, Tottenham, and Manchester City, shared his thoughts with BBC Sport regarding Osimhen’s prospects. He expressed hope for Osimhen to thrive in England, citing his attitude and determination as key attributes for success. Adebayor believes the Premier League, renowned as the toughest and best league globally, would be an ideal stage for Osimhen to showcase his abilities. He encouraged Osimhen to follow in the footsteps of his idol, Drogba, and make a significant impact, aiming to create a legacy similar to the one Drogba established during his successful stints at Chelsea.
Drogba, a former Ivory Coast international, enjoyed prosperous periods at Chelsea, claiming various honors including the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles. His achievements have served as inspiration for numerous players, including Osimhen, who aspire to replicate such triumphs.
Victor Osimhen
Victor James Osimhen
This season he played in total 13 times for 995 minutes for Serie A.
Victor Osimhen scored 7 goals for Napoli. He procured two assists. He received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card.
His team is currently 9th in Serie A. In the last match Napoli lost 3-0 against Torino. The next match in Serie A will be against Salernitana.
Napoli performance and stats
Napoli is currently 9th in the Serie A with 28 points.
In the last 19 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 7 times. In its last match, Napoli lost 3-0 against Torino.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 28 goals and conceding 24.
Napoli will play the next match in Serie A against Salernitana on Sunday 14th of January in Napoli.