Africa Press-Nigeria:
Lille’s 21-year-old striker Victor Osimhen has been one of the breakout stars in Ligue 1 this season. The Nigerian forward has hit 18 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions during his maiden campaign in French football.
His form has seen him grab the attention of some of European football’s leading lights, with Chelsea the latest club to show an interest in Osimhen, following links to Manchester United and Real Madrid earlier in the season.
Not even the coronavirus can halt Roman Abramovich’s spending power, so let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the latest player on the Blues’ radar.
Under-17 World Cup Breakout Star
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Having begun his career in his native Nigeria, Osimhen was snapped up by Wolfsburg following his performances at the 2015 Under-17 World Cup.
The forward hit 10 goals to win the golden boot as Nigeria went on to win the competition. Osimhen signed for Wolfsburg in January 2016, and officially joined the club a year later once he had turned 18.
He Rejected Arsenal at 17
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When Wolfsburg signed Osimhen in 2016, they were not the only club chasing his signature.
Arsène Wenger attempted to bring the striker to the Emirates, and although Osimhen admitted it was an honour to have Arsenal show an interest in him, he instead opted to join Wolfsburg as he felt it was the best place for him to further his career.
Unfortunately, things didn’t work out quite as planned. He failed to score in his 16 appearances at Wolfsburg, and was shipped out on loan to Belgian side Charleroi the following season.
