Victor Osimhen urged to play in Premier League

Former Nigerian international Ogenyi Onazi believes Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen will be a big hit if he decides to play in the Premier League.

The 27-year-old is currently playing for Turkish outfit Galatasaray after he signed a permanent deal from Serie A outfit Napoli. However, according to Onazi, his vision is to see Osimhen in the Premier League.

 

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“That would be a very good one for him, because there are characteristics of a club in Italy that are good choices to make,” Onazi told Footy Africa.

‘I would love to see Victor in an English club’

“So, if Victor goes to clubs like Juventus, Inter Milan, AS Roma, those are clubs I would appreciate him to go to, because those are people who value the player who they have, and without any much problems. Although, you never can tell in the future what is going to happen.”

He added: “So, but for me, I would love to see Victor in an English club because that is where he can explore very good and that is more… he will have more broad chances, you know? And that’s one of the best leagues in the world, you know? So, I would love to see him there.

“But if Juventus comes for him and the conditions are okay, I just want to be sure that he has a very good condition, everything, all of his conditions are met, so he can be able to confidently play without any problems.

Osimhen finished in eighth place at 2023 Ballon d’Or

“So, for me, that would be amazing for him to play in Juventus. Juventus too is an amazing club for him to play too, but for me, England, is where I want to see. That’s where his talent belongs.”

Osimhen is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. He finished in eighth place at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony, becoming the first Nigerian to make the top ten of the French award.

He was named the African Footballer of the Year at the 2023 CAF Awards, the first Nigerian to receive this honour since Nwankwo Kanu in 1999.