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Report: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United need ₦80billion to sign Osimhen

Osimhen has turned heads in Europe with his eye-catching performances, and he could be on his way out of Napoli this summer 

Napoli would demand at least €150million(₦80billion) from potential suitors before they let Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen leave the club.

Osimhen announced himself at the Under-17 World Cup in 2015 after he scored ten goals for the Golden Eaglets in the run-up to their triumph.

After his heroics, he then joined Bundesliga club Wolfsburg. However, he was unable to hit the mark at the club and had to leave for Belgian club Charleroi.

Osimhen sparked to life in Belgium, scoring 20 goals in 36 appearances. He then moved on to Lille, where he spent one season before Napoli snapped him in 2020 in a blockbuster €72million transfer.

The 24-year-old Nigeria striker was not at his best in his first season because of injuries. But he picked up the pace last season, netting 18 goals in 32 appearances.

This season, Osimhen has become a beast in front of goal. He has consistently been doing the business for the Partenopeans, and with him leading the attack, Napoli have been ruthless.  They lead the Serie A with 21 points between them and second-placed Inter Milan.

Napoli are also in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League thanks to Osimhen’s goals.

His displays have caught the eyes of many top clubs across Europe. Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle, PSG, and Chelsea have all been linked with the Nigerian striker. However, Napoli have held on tightly to their asset, insisting that they would only let him go for a very big fee.

According to Tutto Atalanta, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has warned that he would only take offers from €150million.

Osimhen is currently worth €100million per transfermarkt, but with the inflated transfer market, Napoli could insist on a high fee.

Also, Osimhen has two years left on his contract, so Napoli can afford to hold their ground.

This post was last modified on March 21, 2023 5:07 pm

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Kelvin Omachonu is a writer with many years of experience covering sports events in Nigeria and abroad. He is fueled by his love for the job, and is dedicated to delivering captivating stories.

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