Osimhen is expected to be unveiled as a Napoli player soon.
Following the imminent announcement of Nigerian striker Victor Oismhen as a Napoli player, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has backed the striker to match the achievements of Argentina legend Diego Maradona at the Serie A club.
Osimhen is expected to be unveiled as a Napoli player after agreeing on terms with the club and Pinnick expects the 21-year-old to be a huge success in Italy.
The NFF boss said he has spoken to the striker who is excited about the move and said the striker can match the achievements of Maradona who led Napoli to several titles.
“I just heard from Osimhen. He told me; President, I am happy. I will make Napoli proud,” Pinnick told SSC Napoli News.
“Osimhen represents an excellent purchase for Napoli. Naples is a proud city and he is a boy who represents Nigeria, he is an excellent footballer. He has made the right choice and will always give his best.”
Amaju Pinnick says he has spoken to Victor Osimhen about the move (Pulse)
“He can reach great goals with Napoli and match the historical deeds of Maradona. I heard from him, he said he will make Naples proud, he is very excited,” the football administrator further said.
“It will be a new challenge for him in a big club, trust him and he will reach the most important goals with the team.
“I will come to Naples to see Victor play. He can stay in Naples for a long time. The investment is right because he can grow so much and Napoli believe in his potential. I was in Naples a few years ago, the city is beautiful. I will be happy to return to see the matches.”
Osimhen’s big-money move to Napoli comes after a successful season at Lille where he scored 18 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions.
The Nigeria international has already had his medicals ahead of the move to Napoli which is expected to be announced soon.
