Africa’s current number one striker is set to move in the summer and the Spanish giants could be one of the potential suitors < /p>
Portuguese manager Jose Peceiro believes Victor Osimhen will flourish at Barcelona if he decides to leave Napoli at the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports.
Osimhen, the current African footballer of the year, is very likely to leave Napoli in the summer, with English moneybags Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle considered favorites to sign him.
There is also a lot of interest from other parts of Europe, with French champions Paris Saint-Germain likely to consider Osimhen as a replacement for the departing Kylian Mbappé.
With Osimhen unlikely to leave Napoli on the cheap, there hasn’t been much discussion about Barcelona’s potential destination for the Super Eagles striker.
Apart from financial reasons, there are many reasons why Osimhen, with his direct style, does not fit into Barcelona’s system.
However, Peceiro dismissed such considerations, insisting that Osimhen could play for any of the world’s biggest clubs, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Peseiro pointed out that Erling Haaland had adapted well at Manchester City after facing similar criticism, and that Osimhen would add further dimension to Barcelona if he decides to move there. I believe.
“I think he can play for any team in the world,” Peceiro told the Spanish sports newspaper.
“I won’t say anything to avoid speculation. He’s an animal when it comes to pressing, he’s very good with his head, the way he assesses the terrain, his eyes and the ability to put those things together.< /p>
“Of course he doesn’t socialize like other Barça players, but City are also looking for linked football and chose Haaland.”
“Didn’t City win?” Erling didn’t score a goal? Osimhen is a player who can play for Barça, Madrid and other teams.
“No other affiliate player has his vertical movement, ability in the air, or pressure. He can play on the best team in the world.”
With Osimhen as the main attackman, Peseiro led Nigeria to an impressive runner-up finish in the 2023 African Cup of Nations.
However, Algeria is doing everything in its power to have Peseiro sacked by Nigeria and become the national team coach.
