Nigerian international striker, Victor Osimhen has officially become Nigeria’s most expensive player after bagging a five-year deal worth €50 million with Napoli. He completed a big-money major move from Lille to Napoli.
The striker scored 18 goals in 38 appearances for the French club in the 2019-20 season.The Serie A side announced the signing in a statement via its Twitter page on Friday, saying: ‘SSC Napoli are delighted to announce the signing of Victor Osimhen from Lille on a permanent transfer.‘
The big-money move also makes Osimhen the most expensive player signing in Napoli’s history. This record was set last summer by Hirving Lozano when he signed from PSV Eindhoven for €38m plus bonuses.
Osimhen is also expected to be handed the No.9 jersey and will be presented to the media in Naples after his summer vacation.
A excited Osimhen wrote on Twitter: ‘Can’t wait to put on this iconic jersey,thank you for the warm welcome
Can’t wait to put on this iconic jersey,thank you for the warm welcome @sscnapoli ?⚪️ #forzanapolisempre pic.twitter.com/LrwrBkdkoL
— victor osimhen (@victorosimhen9) July 31, 2020
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