La Liga giants Atletico Madrid join race for in-demand Super Eagles star

The Nigeria worldwide might be on the transfer when the winter switch window opens for enterprise

Spanish La Liga campaigners Atletico Madrid have joined Napoli within the race for Tremendous Eagles and Fenerbahce star Shiny Osayi-Samuel, says Fotomac.

Shiny Osayi-Samuel has been attracting the eye of a number of suitors heading into the winter switch season following his sensible spell in Istanbul.

Since Osayi-Samuel arrived at Fenerbahce from Queens Park Rangers final 12 months for under half one million euros, the full-back has made 83 appearances, scoring three objectives and supplying six assists.

The 24-year-old defender’s consistency is emphasised in his file at QPR which reads 115 matches performed, 13 objectives scored and 13 assists offered in 4 years.

Osayi-Samuel’s hardwork and high quality are starting to realize recognition after he starred on this season’s Europa League and made his Tremendous Eagles debut in November in opposition to Portugal.

Fenerbahce have Osayi-Samuel tied to a long-term contract till the summer season of 2025 however the Canary could wrestle to maintain the Ogoja-bron star in Istanbul past the winter.

Napoli are reportedly the frontrunner for Osayi-Samuel’s signature. However the Italian Serie A leaders have been joined in that race by former La Liga champions Atletico Madrid.

Deployed basically as a right-back in Turkey, Osayi-Samuel can also be adept at taking part in with no consideration winger and his versatility could have caught the eye of Atletico boss Diego Simeone.

Shiny Osayi-Samuel has a market worth of €9 million (Transfermarkt).