“I expected this” — Victor Osimhen declare himself Europe’s ‘HOTTEST’ striker amid Premier League links

Osimhen is linked to some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

“I expected this” — Victor Osimhen declare himself Europe’s ‘HOTTEST’ striker amid Premier League links

Victor Osimhen has already decided his plans for the next season (Image via Goal)

Victor Osimhen has been hot property since his 2nd season for Napoli, where he scored 18 goals in all competitions in 2021/22. The next season his stocks rose as he scored 26 goals in the Serie A and five in the Champions League group stage. With the demand for strikers rising around the world, Victor Osimhen claims he “expected” himself to be one of the most sought-after strikers in the world. 

Speaking to CBS, Osimhen knew that he had huge interest from teams in Europe. He confirmed the links to clubs in the Premier League but has already decided what to do in the next season. Osimhen has stated that he makes his own decisions and everything is working out as planned. 

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The rumor is going around about me linked with the Premier League, but of course, when you are one of the hottest strikers on the globe you expect this type of thing. The EPL is one of the biggest, the best league in the whole world. For me, at Napoli I signed a new contract, I am enjoying my time there. At the end of the season. I already made up my mind. I already know what I want to do with my career. Since I've started I've been the one taking my own decisions, everything is working out well for me even though I started it didn't go as well as planned.
Victor Osimhen on his future

Talking about the current season, the Nigerian said he knows what steps he needs to take and will finish the season out. He recently signed a 2-year contract extension with Napoli, which keeps him at the club till 2026. As of now, he has scored 7 goals in 14 Serie A appearances. He is currently playing at the African Cup of Nations, representing Nigeria. 

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Where is Victor Osimhen going? 

With many clubs requiring strikers in the following season, Victor Osimhen is one in everyone’s radar. It is already well known that London clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea, have been monitoring him for some while. Both clubs have struggled to score goals and have been in the market for strikers in the past few transfer windows as well. 

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Victor Osimhen is one of the most sought out strikers in Europe (Image via Goal)

Manchester United are also linked to the Nigerian, with none of their forwards firing. Salvatore Bagani, a Napoli icon, claimed the striker was linked with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. He claimed despite those interests, he wouldn’t move to a country where he had already played. Bagani believes the striker’s perfect move would be to Real Madrid. 

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