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Victor Osimhen: Patrick Vieira predicts bright future for Nigeria striker in England
By Wale Mustapha
As the talks of potential departure of Victor Osimhen from Napoli continue to gather attention, the forward has been advised to chose Premier League as his next destination.
Osimhen has been linked with Premier League top clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.
One man who has experienced playing in both Serie A and Premier League, Patrick Vieira believes Osimhen has the right attributes to do well in the Premier League.
Vieira, whose Crystal Palace team were due to take on Osimhen’s Napoli in a friendly insisted that the 23-year-old
forward will be attracted to playing in the English top flight due to his qualities.
forward will be attracted to playing in the English top flight due to his qualities.
“Napoli can do well in the Champions League, they have Osimhen who is an important player who gives depth,” Vieira said.
“He is an exceptional young player, he can fit in well as center forward in Premier League.
“It remains difficult to say who can win the competition they (Napoli) are strong side too.”
The Super Eagles forward has made significant impact for Napoli despite a month long injury absense and has scored 10 goals and recorded three assists in 14 appearances across all competitions for the Partenopei this season.
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