Nigerian Footballers Abroad

Victor Osimhen: Nigerian Striker Open to Juventus Move

Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian football star, could be moving back to Serie A next summer after his loan at Galatasaray ends.

Reports say Osimhen is interested in joining Juventus, where he would reunite with Cristiano Giuntoli, Juventus’ sporting director. Giuntoli was the one who brought Osimhen to Napoli in 2020 for €75 million.

Osimhen, who is currently playing for Galatasaray, has also been a target for other big clubs like Chelsea, PSG, and Al-Ahli, but talks with those teams didn’t work out. Juventus has a €75 million option to sign him at the end of this season.

Osimhen is known for his amazing scoring record, having been the top scorer in Serie A in the 2022-2023 season. Juventus is interested in him because of Giuntoli’s experience with the player and his strong performances.

However, Juventus will face competition from other clubs outside Italy. Some reports suggest that the €75 million option only applies to Serie A clubs, while foreign clubs could trigger a €90 million release clause starting in January.

Despite this, Galatasaray is hopeful they can keep Osimhen until the end of the season, as he is their top scorer. But with Osimhen eager to move to Turin and his connection with Giuntoli, Juventus could be the leading team to sign him next summer.

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