Odion Ighalo and the Nigeria national team goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali showed utmost support for Victor Osimhen after the Napoli striker lost his place in the club’s squad because he forcefully tried to leave the club.
Ighalo took to his Twitter account to reveal Osimhen was in pain, and he felt it from his voice after they had a conversation about his current situation and his future.
Ighalo said, “No human being is perfect, and we have all made mistakes in life, but seeing comments about this young man from his country’s people makes me really sad, without even knowing what happened.”
“I spoke to him, and I could feel the pain in his voice. The way he’s been treated, this young man plays with his heart and passion for his country.”
On the other hand, Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali showed his sincere support for the Napoli striker. Nwabali took to his Twitter account to encourage Osimhen.
He said, “All great legends and all Hall of Fame fighters have their storylines. Good, bad, and worst kinds of views from people who have no idea what the real story is and what it takes. I would define a myth as a story that has survived. VO9.”
Osimhen and Napoli relationship has been broken after the club took away the No. 9 jersey from him.
Former Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku will wear the No.9 jersey going forward this season. The Belgian scored on his debut for Naples against Parma in the Serie A.
Napoli manager Antonio Conte revealed Osimhen won’t be reintegrated into the squad, and the decision was made by himself and the board.
The Nigerian striker hasn’t decide on his next football club, but he will leave Napoli in the next transfer window.
Osimhen enjoyed a successful 2022–23 season at Napoli, winning the Scudetto title. He ended the season as the highest goal scorer in the Italian Serie A.
Victor Osimhen Salary At Napoli
The Nigerian striker receives weekly wages of €295,769 and a yearly income of €15,380,000.
How Much Did Napoli Buy Osimhen?
Napoli signed Victor Osimhen from Lille on July 31, 2020, for a transfer fee worth €70 million plus €10 million in add-ons. This made Osimhen the most expensive African footballer till date.
How Long Has Osimhen Been in Napoli?
The Nigerian striker joined Napoli in 2020 from Lille. He has been with the Serie A giant for four years.
How Many Goals Has Osimhen Scored in His Career?
The Nigerian striker made 223 appearances, scoring 114 goals and creating 28 assists in all club competitions. Osimhen has received 28 yellow cards and three red cards so far in his career.
Out of the 114 goals scored, 76 were for Napoli, 18 for Lille, and 20 for R. Charleroi SC.
Osimhen made his international debut for the Nigeria national team on June 10, 2017. He went on to score 21 goals in 35 appearances for the country.
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