Anyebe Victor, Abuja
The Chairman CEO Brila Media, Dr Larry Isamoje popularly known as Coachy has had his take on the transfer speculations of Victor Osimen from Napoli to the English Premier League. Either to Chelsea or Manchester United who are both in the race for the services of the hot inform Nigerian Napoli striker.
Speaking on radio, Brila FM on the show, No holds Barred” with Ifeanyi Udeze an ex International of the super eagles who is also one of the OAPs of Brila FM Dr Larry Isamoje said, ” If you want my honest and sincere opinion of where Victor Osimen should go between Chelsea and Manchester United, I would say he should go to Chelsea.
“Chelsea jut signed one of the best midfielders currently in Europe and for a British record transfer fee of £107m, Enzo Fernandez, who is so gifted on the ball that whenever he’s with the ball he looks vertically first which is where Victor Osimen would be positioned.
“He could also look horizontally where Chelsea have also strengthened during the last January transfer window where you have Noni Madueke, Mykhaylo Mudryk and João Felix on loan from Athletico Madrid blistering from the middle.
“Victor Osimen will also look at Chelsea and all former Nigerian and African players that have succeeded in the club to be an extra motivation. Examples are Didier Drogba, John Obi Mikel, Micheal Essien, Solomon Kalou and a host of others.
Even in this current Chelsea team is Noni Madueke, a Nigerian who he can easily relate with and even speak pigin English when necessary. Kai Havertz is Chelsea’s main striker this season and can be easily displaced by Victor Osimen unlike Manchester United where Marcus Rashford is in the form of his life.
“Marcus Rashford is also an English player, whom Osimen would need a miracle to displaced from that position at the moment. Also Manchester United just bought a forward who is from the same country with the manager of Manchester United.
“Let’s be honest, Eric Ten Hag(Manchester United manager) might play politics on who to play among the two knowing fully well his country man is involved”.
Adding his own view, another Nigerian ex International, Victor Agali who was also a guest on the show said, ” He would advise Victor to still remain at Napoli and still enjoying his football than moving but also said Chelsea has the best midfield than can play to Victor Osimen’s strength”.
As the summer transfer window will open in June, it remains to be seen where Victor Osimen would end up playing next season.
Napoli FC would do everything possible to convince him to stay with them perhaps for another season. Give and take, the choice is still down to Victor Osimen’s final decision but one thing is sure, Victor Osimen won’t go for cheap. Whichever club that needs his services must cough out over a £100m for Napoli.