The news of the Nigerian selection is constantly balancing between successes on the field and backstage excitement. While the Super Eagles had just won their fourth title of the Unity Cup in London by sweeping Jamaica 3-0, it is a completely different story that captivated the attention of observers. The absence of star striker Victor Osimhen has opened the door to all speculation.
Éric Chelle is igniting the transfer market
When asked about this complex situation, the national coach Éric Chelle threw a brick in the pudding at the press conference. The technician explicitly linked his star’s unavailability to his future at the club, stating bluntly that the player was currently engaged in discussions about a possible transfer.
"Victor Osimhen is not with us at the moment, because he is in discussions with a club about a possible transfer,"
he said.
A statement that immediately ignited the web and the gazettes of the European transfer market, especially as the 27-year-old striker comes out of a glittering season crowned by a new title of champion of Turkey with Galatasaray, club he had joined permanently last summer for an estimated amount of 75 million euros.
Victor Osimhen breaks the silence and diffuses the misunderstanding
Faced with the extent of the controversy and the passionate debates that agitated Nigerian fans, Victor Osimhen chose to break the silence. Through an official statement shared on his social media, the former resident of Lille wanted to defuse tensions and restore his truth, explaining that he had a direct and constructive telephone conversation with his coach to clarify remarks that he considers distorted.
Unfortunately, his remarks were taken out of context and exaggerated. He respects Galatasaray a lot, follows most of our matches and never intended to create any controversy,' he said. The striker also said, before adding:
"I appreciate this conversation and the opportunity to always represent my country. I look forward to continuing to work with him. He is a very good coach whom I highly esteem, and I ask that speculation around this matter be ruled out. Thank you for your support.”
What future for the serial striker of Galatasaray?
Although the fire has been put out within the Super Eagles selection, rumors of a transfer surrounding the native of Lagos are unlikely to fade away anytime soon. His high-flying performances and his profile as a modern number 9 continue to attract the attention of the continent’s top clubs, always on the lookout for a world-class offensive reinforcement.
In Italy, Juventus and AS Roma are watching the player’s contract situation with particular attention, eager to revitalize their attacking sector. At the same time, the profile of the Nigerian international is very popular on the other side of the Channel, where several major teams in the English Premier League remain on the lookout. It remains to be seen whether the discussions mentioned by Éric Chelle will lead to another thunderclap on the transfer market or if the striker will continue to make the Istanbul public vibrate next season.
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Philemon MBALE
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