As one of the hottest properties in football, particularly given the shortage of world-class strikers out there, a number of clubs are reportedly interested in signing Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian goal machine, who is contracted to Italian side Napoli, could end up joining a Premier League behemoth. But is the Super Eagles’ main man capable of adapting to arguably the best league in the world?
Osimhen scored hatfuls in Turkey
The 26-year-old – who scored 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41 appearances while on loan at Galatasaray last season – has scored goals wherever he’s been. Although Galatasaray are hoping to bring him back to Rams Park on a permanent deal, should a Premier League side like Manchester United or Chelsea acquire his services, fans who select Fantasy Premier League players and use options like FIRST.com’s betting page for the Premier League will surely back Osimhen and his team with a great deal of confidence.
Nigeria’s goal-getter has generally always been prolific
The Nigerian striker was also in the goals in Italy before his well documented fallout with the Serie A champions, joining the club in 2020 from French side Lille and going on to score 76 times in 133 games. Likewise, in France, Osimhen buried 18 goals in 38 appearances for Lille across all competitions. Serie A’s Player of the Year for 2023 is prolific.
He’s a complete striker
To be regarded as one of the finest strikers in world football, you have to have a strong all-round game. Victor Osimhen fits the bill in that respect, with his electric pace and calmness in front of goal making him a lethal weapon. Additionally, he’s physically strong and extremely powerful, he can drop deep to link the play, and he’s also a threat in behind. Essentially, Victor Osimhen has it all.
Osimhen has the right mentality
Of course, players always arrive in England with impressive records behind them, but we’ve seen numerous instances where signings struggle to settle in the Premier League. Alongside his proven ability, though, Osimhen also appears to have the mentality needed to shine.
According to Acacio Santos, a coach who worked with Osimhen while assistant to Jose Peseiro with Nigeria, he’s a born winner. He said: “Victor is calm before training, in his own world. But when the session starts, he wants to win everything. Victor is a leader through his behaviour, through his work, through his example.”
