Despite his heroics in Naples, the Yanks coach hopes the Argentine will bring home his shores and win a record eighth title as champions. Has
Victor Osimhen is on the verge of becoming the next global superstar to replace Lionel Messi, says Michael Ensien, with the US U19 coach backing the Argentine to win his eighth ever Ballon d’Or. There is.
The Nigeria international is one of the candidates, along with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, to be chosen as Karim Benzema’s successor at the Théâtre Châtelet on Monday night.
Osimhen played a key role in helping Napoli win their first Serie A title in 33 years, scoring 33 goals and providing five assists, but the U.S. Under-19 coach said Messi would win the Golden Ball again. I’m optimistic.
Yet, following the retirement of the former Barcelona star and his contemporaries, he believes the Super Eagle is the star of the Ballon d’Or.
“Messi won the World Cup. And then we have Haaland, who has scored so many goals.” I think once Messi is gone and this generation moves on, the door will open for a new generation. . I think one of them is Osimheng, definitely in the top four or five,” Nsien toldSoccernet.ng.
“Then I put him there, but I think they’ll give this Messi on his way out.”
Since moving to Italy from Lille, Osimhen has established himself as one of Europe’s most dangerous strikers. His impressive goalscoring statistics have attracted the attention of Europe’s richest clubs, including Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Chelsea, all of whom have expressed an interest in signing him in the near future.
Nthien also praised the 24-year-old’s performance and predicted that the youngster will experience a breakthrough if he maintains his incredible form.
“He’s been great. He’s been consistent the last few years. That’s not always easy for a striker,” he continued.
“He’s had a great run and I hope he keeps it up.” I think a lot of people thought he’d left [Napoli] and moved this year, but I I hope it pays off for him and he continues to do well.”It’s been a good year before he moves on to another club.”
“He faces the challenge of repeating it over and over again in the same environment.” Once people see that, I think you’re setting a really high bar.
“So there’s a lot of pressure on him to stay in the same league. If he does it again, I think his market value will skyrocket. certainly has that option.”
Osimhen, whose current contract runs until 2025, is currently out with a thigh injury and will miss several games for Napoli.
