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  Super Eagles of Nigeria star, Victor Osimhen, has completed his medicals ahead of a summer switch to Italian league giants, SSC Napoli this summer. The deal with the Nigerian’s long term suitors is believed to be in the region of £74million. Osimhen, 21, has seen interest from numerous European sides including English Premier League champions, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United. Lille OSC President, Gerard Lopez, revealed the interest of other clubs in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup highest goal scorer but refused to mention names.
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“If I say there are no other offers when there are, I would have lied. I prefer not to comment on the subject.” Gerard Lopez
The Nigerian striker who can play from the wing and from the centre of attack will add depth and pace to Napoli’s attack as he looks forward to teaming up with the likes of Dries Mertens, Lorenzo Insigne, and Hirving Lozano. Reports in Italy emerged last week that Osimhen sacked his former agent because he was demanding extra bonuses from the deal which threatened to end negations between Lille and Napoli. The Nigerian hired a new agent which has fast-tracked the deal as the only factor holding the deal is an agreement on image rights.
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The Southern Italian club is believed to have offered the former Wolfsburg of striker a five-year contract which will see him suit into the long term plans of Gennaro Gattuso. Gattuso’s interest in the Nigerian is possibly an advantage for Napoli in the race to sign the Nigerian as the Italian legend looks forward to returning the club to glory. Sources The Sun Complete Sports Featured Image Source: United In Focus
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This article was first published on 21st July 2020

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