Julius Okorie
As suitors continue to press forward in their quest for the services of Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen, former international Daniel Amokachi has urged the 26 year old to head for the EPL.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelDescribing Osimhen as a player capable of adapting to any league in the world, Amokachi noted that Osimhen’s ability to intergrate is a unique selling point, adding that it would come handy and perfect fit to the competitive atmosphere of the Premier League.
According to the former Eagles Assistant Coach, “It would be thrilling to see him compete in the best league in the world—the EPL—because I have no doubt that Osimhen would flourish in any league he joins.
“He possesses a remarkable quality and embodies the spirit of a true warrior. He is undoubtedly a player that any top club would be eager to secure.”
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Amokachi nicknamed “The Bull” who had an impressive career as a player with Turkey league side Besiktas and EPL side Everton expressed optimism that Osimhen whose contract with Napoli expires in June next year will do more exploits.
Meanwhile there are mixed feelings in Napoli, following Juventus surprise bid for Victor Osimhen.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Juventus have tendered a bid of 85 Million Euros for the Super Eagles striker as the 75 Million Euros release clause stipulated by Napoli is only applicable for clubs outside Italy. While Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis
considers the bid reasonable, the club however fear that selling to Juventus would amount to ‘fortifying an enemy’ in a combact. The thinking is that Napoli will be more open to selling to Al Hilal than arch rivals Juventus. Recall that Al Hilal had offered to pay the striker 30 and 35 Million Euros annually, which dwarfs his 12 million euros-a-year salary.
While the former Lille striker continues to deliver for appreciative Galatasaray the question will be, will he be going for the Saudi cash or be considering his close relationship with the Juventus sports director Cristiano Guintoli, who signed him for Napoli from Lille and now wants him to team up with Turin? Giuntoli has reportedly negotiated personal terms with Osimhen.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
