‘Manchester United Is the Best Place for Him’ — Ex-PSG man Okpara Advises Osimhen

Former Paris Saint-Germain defender Godwin Okpara has backed a move to Manchester United for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, insisting the Premier League giants would provide the ideal platform for the Nigerian to showcase his talents.

Osimhen remains one of the most sought-after forwards in European football, with speculation surrounding his future continuing to intensify despite his success at Galatasaray.

The 27-year-old has enjoyed a prolific spell in Turkey, scoring 59 goals in 74 appearances across all competitions while helping Galatasaray win three major trophies since his arrival.

Although the Turkish champions are keen to retain his services, several top European clubs are reportedly monitoring the Super Eagles star ahead of the summer transfer window.

Among the clubs linked with Osimhen are Manchester United, who are believed to have identified the Nigerian international as a priority target as they look to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season.

Okpara said a move to Old Trafford would be the perfect next step in Osimhen’s career.

“For me, I would prefer him to go to Manchester United,” Okpara told Soccernet.ng.

“He has already played in Belgium, France and Italy. Now, what comes next? If he can’t go to Spain, why not England?

“Manchester United is the best place for him because he will enjoy his football there.

“The way he plays will fit perfectly into the Manchester United team. It would be the ideal platform for him to showcase his talents. It would be lovely for him to sign for Manchester United.”

Despite persistent transfer speculation, Osimhen has repeatedly expressed his affection for Galatasaray and his appreciation for the support he has received from the club’s fans.

However, with Europe’s elite clubs continuing to circle and the summer transfer window approaching, uncertainty remains over where the Nigerian striker will be playing next season.

Osimhen is currently unavailable for international duty, having missed Nigeria’s Unity Cup triumph and the upcoming friendly matches against Poland and Portugal, with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle confirming his absence.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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