Victor Osimhen reveals Mario Gomez’s influence on his glowing career

The pair played together at Wolfsburg on Osimhen’s first professional transfer to Europe aged 18 following his record breaking 10-goal haul at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup in Chile.

The Nigeria international spent two and a half years on the books of Wolfsburg, including one on loan to Belgian side Charleroi, and he made only 15 appearances for the German side, failing to score a single competitive goal.

However, since leaving Wolfsburg, his career had since taken off, starring at Lille and Napoli, including inspiring the Gli Azzuri reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in the club’s history.

The 24-year-old recounted his time at Wolfsburg as being instrumental for his current form, making a special shoutout to former teammate Gomez at the German club.

“I look back on a special experience [at Wolfsburg] because I played with Mario Gomez. I was happy to watch him and copied a lot from him,” Osimhen told Sport1.

“He guided me when he was there and gave me valuable tips. I am very happy that I had him by my side in Wolfsburg in my first year in Europe. He really helped me a lot. I am eternally grateful to him for that.

“You know, it was not easy for me. But I don’t see it that negatively. Wolfsburg was a very educational time for me.

“Wolfsburg was a good place for me to grow. I also learned from these setbacks. The time in Wolfsburg made me who I am today.”