Salvatore Bagni has made a bold claim regarding the future of Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen who is linked with a possible departure from Italian Serie A side Napoli.
Last season, the Nigerian powered Napoli to their first league title in 33 years with 31 goals in 39 games in all competitions. He also finished as the top scorer in the Italian top division with 26 goals, five more than Inter Milan Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez who finished second.
With two years left on his deal with the Naples outfit, talks over an extension has been held with his representatives who are also exploring the option of a summer move, following contacts from teams notably Ligue 1 giants and English Premier League side Chelsea.
However, Bagni who played for Napoli between 1984 and 1988 says he is unlikely going back to France, where he played for Lille three seasons ago. Bagni also said the lack of Champions League football makes the option of Chelsea a non starter.
He said the two teams that realistically stand a chance of signing the 25 year old is the duo of Manchester United and Real Madrid. Two teams who can meet the over €120m valuation placed on him by Napoli.
‘‘Victor Osimhen won’t return to France because he already played there. He doesn’t go to Liverpool or Chelsea because they do not play the Champions League. Of all the teams associated with him, for me, he would only go to Manchester United and Real Madrid. He’s not interested in the other teams”,he said.
Osas Mahawi
