SUMMARY
- Victor Osimhen was asked recently in an interview with Sky Sports if he was interested in playing in the Premier League someday.
- Victor Osimhen has been coveted by various European clubs. The striker for Napoli has drawn a lot of attention following his incredible Serie A and Champions League play last season.
The striker Victor Osimhen of Nigeria, has been coveted by numerous elite European clubs. The striker for Napoli has drawn a lot of attention following his incredible Serie A and Champions League play last season. The attacker even made it into the top 10 Balon d’Or and FIFA The Best rankings for players in 2023.
Victor Osimhen was asked recently in an interview with Sky Sports if he was interested in playing in the Premier League someday. He said, “Of course, I would like to play [in the Premier League] one day, but for now, I have other plans for my career. But when the time comes, you will know everything.”
🚨🇳🇬 Victor Osimhen when asked about move to Premier League: “Of course, one day I’d love to play in Premier League definitely”.
“But for now I’ve other plans for my career”.
“When the time comes, everyone will know”, told Sky. pic.twitter.com/UzfvfBZ1Cq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 16, 2024
Rumors have linked the player to Chelsea and Manchester United, and current talk has Real Madrid interested in him. The English Premier League has thrilled fans of soccer, even though the Nigerian makes no mention of Los Blancos or any other particular team.
Victor Osimhen reveals he looked up to a Chelsea FC legend for inspiration as a young soccer player
Osimhen stated that he looked up to Didier Drogba as a child in a conversation with the Nigerian Soccer Federation. During his time at Chelsea, the Ivorian established himself to be one of the finest African footballers of all time. Osimhen was influenced by the Chelsea great and his approach to the game when he was a young player.
Victor Osimhen on his future after Premier League links: “I’m very happy at Napoli, I feel really good here. This city makes me happy”, tells Corriere dello Sport. 🔵🇳🇬 #transfers
“My inspirations are Harry Kane and Didier Drogba”. pic.twitter.com/NQmuKcu7Ck
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 25, 2022
In an interview, Victor said, “My childhood idol is Didier Drogba. The goal moment I cherished was when I scored against Chelsea. The feeling was special because I know a lot of my friends that are Chelsea fans, and before the game, they texted me that they don’t care if Chelsea wins, as long as I scored.”
Top European teams like Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Real Madrid have been keeping an eye on the slender forward as they actively search for strikers for the upcoming transfer window. It remains to be seen where his future lies in the upcoming months.
Victor Osimhen puts his teammate’s agent in his place regarding his future at the club
The agent of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Mamuka Jugeli, recently discussed Osimhen’s future in an interview with the Georgian media outlet 1TV. He projected that in the summer of 2024, the Napoli striker would turn down Chelsea and relocate to Saudi Arabia. Osimhen regarded this forecast as a shot at his desire to play soccer, which didn’t sit well with him.
🚨 Victor Osimhen on his Napoli teammate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s agent Mamuka Jugeli for saying he is headed to Saudi Arabia next summer. 👀 pic.twitter.com/wO3J0ALe4V
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 10, 2024
Osimhen responded by posting a tale on Instagram. He penned: “Dear Mamuka Jugeli, you are a piece of filth and a disgrace. I am embarrassed at your sense of reasoning. Dumbf*ck! KEEP MY NAME OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!” The Nigerian striker came in at number eight on the Balon d’Or list and number five on the FIFA The Best Player list. Also, the accolade is proof of his outstanding Napoli season.
