Speaking on compatriot Obi Mikel’s podcast, the Nigerian striker recounted Al-Hilal’s assault in the summer transfer window: “It was crazy, the more I said no, the more they increased their offer. It would have changed my life, but I spoke to Napoli and decided to stay.” And on the Premier League: “It is the championship most appreciated by every African player. I don’t have a favorite team, but I have two shirts: Chelsea and Manchester United”
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In the pits for a month due to a hamstring injury, Victor Osimhen he returned to Naples and sees his return to the field. Appointment after the international break, when the Nigerian striker could be in Bergamo against Atalanta on November 25th. On Sunday the Italian striker was in the stands at ‘Maradona’, spectator of the defeat against Empoli which opened up new scenarios on the club’s bench. Waiting for news, Osimhen participated in ‘The Obi One Podcast’ by compatriot Obi Mikel. His story about the transfer negotiations that involved him last summer is significant.
“The more I said no, the more they increased the offer”
The ‘Arabian revolution’ in the last market session was impressive, where the Saudi Pro League it welcomed many big names from Europe to the tune of millions. It wasn’t a mystery Al-Hilal’s very strong interest in Osimhenwho revealed what had happened: “It was crazy. The more I said no, the more they increased their financial proposal again and again. It was literally like… Wow! It would change my life and they never gave up. But I said: ‘No guys, I’m staying’. I have to be honest, I never thought about leaving last summer because Napoli wanted to keep me. But when Saudi Arabia’s offer came, it was huge. It was hard to refuse. I spoke with Napoli and decided to stay“.
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“The Premier League is the favorite championship for us Africans”
Equally topical remains the future of Osimhen, linked to Napoli until 2025 but with a renewal still on standby. It was Obi Mikel himself, former Chelsea midfielder for 11 years, who teased Victor: “Next season I know you’ll come to Chelsea, mate! Ever since Drogba left the club, we’ve been waiting for someone like you…”. Victor himself expressed himself on the subject of the Premier League: “The Premier League is the championship most appreciated by every African player, it is a huge tournament. Who do I support? I don’t have a favorite English team, but I have two shirts: Chelsea and Manchester United. Many of my friends are Blues fans, but few support United.”
