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Former Fiorentina midfielder reveals why Osimhen’s big move is stalling

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Former Super Eagles and Fiorentina midfielder, Christian Udubuesi Obodo, has revealed why big European clubs don’t want to sign Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 26-year-old has been one of the top strikers in European football over the past three seasons, winning the league with Galatasaray and Napoli.

Additionally, he’s won the Golden Boot in Italy and Turkey, and nurses the ambition of playing in the English Premier League, but the big move is yet to happen.

Victor Osimhen reacts during the Serie A football match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Diego Armando Maradona stadium. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

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Galatasaray players celebrated with the championship trophy in their home stadium and in front of their fans after the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Basaksehir FK at Rams Park Stadium. Victor Osimhen. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Obodo, who had spells in Italy with Udinese, Lecce, Torino, and Fiorentina, explained that the financial burden of signing Osimhen is why many clubs are wary of making such a huge commitment.

“I know Osimhen would still like to play European football and achieve a lot, but the clause Napoli put on him and his wages are scaring clubs away. The clubs do not want to make a decision that will come back and make them regret,” the 41-year-old told Brila.

“Nigeria does not package their players well. If Osimhen were Brazilian, they (European top clubs) would have signed since. The way some Nigerians talk about their countrymen is not fair,” Obodo added.

“For me, it is left for Osimhen to compromise if he wants to stay in Europe or go to Al Hilal for the wages. Whatever decision he makes, we should just pray he does not make the wrong decision,” the ex-Super Eagles defensive midfielder concluded.

Victor Osimhen 7 – LOSC FOOTBALL : Lille OSC vs Valencia CF – Champions League. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

It appears Osimhen’s heart is set on competing in the English Premier League after he rejected a mouth-watering £34m annual salary offer from Al-Hilal.

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