Italian club SSC Napoli appear to have moved on from Victor Osimhen after giving out his number 9 shirt.
Napoli’s recent decision to reassign Victor Osimhen’s iconic number 9 jersey to their new acquisition, Swiss-born Nigerian forward Noah Okafor, has ignited speculation about the Super Eagles striker’s future with the Serie A leaders.
The move suggests a potential resolution to the fractured relationship between Osimhen and the club, paving the way for a new chapter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Osimhen and Napoli have a soured relationship at the moment.
Okafor’s arrival from AC Milan brings a fresh dynamic to Napoli’s attacking lineup. The 24-year-old has already demonstrated his prowess as a game-changer, particularly as a substitute.
An impressive six of his seven Serie A goals this season have come after being introduced from the bench, a league-leading statistic that underscores his impact.
Noah Okafor swapped AC Milan for Napoli.
Since the start of the 2023/24 Serie A campaign, Okafor has shown remarkable efficiency in front of goal. He has found the net seven times in just 1281 minutes of play, averaging a goal every 183 minutes.
This ratio is unmatched by any other player who has scored at least seven goals this season, highlighting Okafor’s clinical finishing and ability to capitalise on limited playing time.
Adding to his reputation as a late-game threat, five of Okafor’s seven Serie A goals have been scored in the final ten minutes of matches (including stoppage time).
Over the past two seasons, only Marcus Thuram has managed more goals in this crucial period, further solidifying Okafor’s status as a clutch performer.
The incredible moment from Osimhen, who has scored 17 goals in 22 appearances for Napoli.
The decision to hand over Osimhen’s number 9 shirt to Okafor signifies a potential shift in Napoli’s attacking strategy and raises questions about Osimhen’s long-term commitment to the club.
While neither club nor player have officially announced their plans, it appears increasingly likely that Osimhen could be on the move in the near future, with several top European clubs reportedly interested in securing his services.
Victor Osimhen scoring a goal for Napoli (Imago/LaPresse)
But until then, the 26-year-old is at home at Galatasaray, where he has scored 17 goals and provided five assists in 22 appearances.
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