Victor Osimhen, the Nigeria international, is undoubtedly Napoli’s standout player and holds the title of the most valuable player in Serie A. His impact on the Italian league and his club, Napoli, has been immense.
Last season, Osimhen achieved a remarkable feat in his club career by guiding Napoli to their first Scudetto title in over thirty years.
His goal-scoring prowess in both Serie A and the Champions League was nothing short of extraordinary, and he made history as the first African player to win the Serie A top scorer award.
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Summer transfer speculations
During the summer, Osimhen’s name was consistently linked with multimillion-euro moves to some of Europe’s top clubs.
Reports even suggested that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal made substantial offers, with Napoli reportedly rejecting an impressive €100 million and more to retain his services.
Amidst the transfer rumors, Napoli was eager to secure Osimhen’s future with a new contract extension. However, despite various reports, the former Lille forward has not committed to a new deal with the Italian champions.
Super Eagles head coach’s insights
Osimhen suffered an injury while on international duty for Nigeria and has not played for Napoli since scoring against Fiorentina on October 8. This extended period of absence and recovery likely contributed to his unhappiness.
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro, shed light on Osimhen’s situation, emphasizing the various factors affecting his mood. Peseiro pointed to the injury, ongoing contract rumors, transfer market speculations, and even a TikTok video incident as sources of stress for the player.
Despite the challenges, Peseiro remains optimistic about Osimhen’s future at Napoli. He believes that Osimhen is eager to return to the pitch and showcase his skills once again.
Osimhen has been away from Napoli recently due to personal matters in Nigeria. While he is expected to return to Naples soon, he won’t be available for Napoli’s Champions League clash with Union Berlin on Wednesday.
In summary, Victor Osimhen’s journey at Napoli has been a rollercoaster of success and challenges, with his happiness affected by a combination of factors, including injuries, contract uncertainties, and off-field controversies. His supporters eagerly await his return to the pitch, hoping to witness his remarkable talents once again.
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