The reigning African Footballer of the Year has been linked to Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, PSG, and Manchester United; however, nothing has come of these links, leaving the Blues as the only realistic contender.
One of the most talented players in Nigeria, Esin, expressed in an interview with Elegbete TV that he believes the 25-year-old’s transfer shouldn’t take too long considering his reputation as the finest player in Africa.
“A coach has the power to elevate or detract from your lack of discipline, and I believe that was one of my weaknesses,” Esin said to Elegbete TV.
“You are not a World Cup player. You just won African Footballer of the Year, not the AFCON, and you’re whining like this.
“Take a look at the whole transfer drama. They are now trying to work out a trade, which is complicating things for you. Which recipient of the African Footballer of the Year has exchanged places? Straight up, Yekini, Amuneke, Ikpeba, and company signed them.
“I believe Osimhen ought to come ask someone like me, who has lost out on football because of his lack of discipline, and even sit down.” I’m glad it hasn’t taken my life.
He added that the athlete ought to focus on the less fortunate parts of the people that live in the Lagos neighborhood where he was raised.
Proceed to your hometown and establish an academy there. Raise another star, and offer scholarships to those who are unable to play football. That’s what his group ought to suggest he do. I’m not coming to flaunt myself with famous musicians. That’s what I used to do, but it would ruin him.
His contract ought to have been finalized by now. The window is nearly closed.
For an estimated €75 million, Osimhen was acquired from Lille in 2020, and since then, the Nigerian international has become one of the most exciting strikers in world football. In the 2022–2023 season, he scored 25 goals in the league to help Napoli win the Serie A for the first time in thirty-three years. He also finished as the league’s top scorer and was named the APOTY winner in December 2023.
