04-15-2020, 05:23 PM
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen reveals he rejected a move to Arsenal after speaking to Arsene Wenger
Super Eagles and Lille striker, Victor Osimhen has revealed he rejected a move to England to play for Arsenal after speaking with the club's former coach, Arsene Wenger.
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The 21-year-old inform striker first came to Europe in January 2016 when he joined Wolfsburg following his impressive Under 17 World Cup performances.Â
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At the Under 17 World Cup, Osimhen helped Nigeria clinched a fifth Under-17 World Cup title in 2015 and was the top scorer with 10 goals. He won the Golden Boot as well as Silver Ball and was awarded to the second-best player of the tournament.
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The rising star has now disclosed that he had several clubs including Arsenal coming for him after the Under-17 World Cup in Chile.Â
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According to him, he rejected Arsenal after speaking with Wenger and decided to move to Germany because it was better for his development.
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'I spoke with Arsene Wenger after the tournament ended and he wanted me to come to Arsenal,' he told the Independent. 'I had a lot of options. Barcelona, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and the rest.'
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'Arsenal was a good option but it wasn't the best at the time. I wanted to start playing as soon as I turned 18.
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'I wanted to go to a place where I had time to invest in my game and improve physically. Wolfsburg showed me that possibility.'
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Despite rejecting a move to Arsenal three years ago, Osimhen still wants to play in the Premier League.
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He further went on to reveal that he has been speaking to fellow Nigerian footballer and on-loan Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo about life in England.
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'Of course, one day I'd like to play for a big club in England,' he continued.
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'I've spoken to Odion [Ighalo] about it. He gave me very good advice, he's a legend and a big brother. My goal is to play at one of the biggest clubs in the world but now I'm very happy in Lille.
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'My priority is to play a lot of games. Signing for a big club and being on the bench is not exciting for me.'
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Victor Osimhen currently plays in France with Ligue 1 outfit Lille. Since signing for the French club, he has scored 18 goals in 38 games in all competitions before the season was suspended due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Super Eagles and Lille striker, Victor Osimhen has revealed he rejected a move to England to play for Arsenal after speaking with the club's former coach, Arsene Wenger.
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The 21-year-old inform striker first came to Europe in January 2016 when he joined Wolfsburg following his impressive Under 17 World Cup performances.Â
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At the Under 17 World Cup, Osimhen helped Nigeria clinched a fifth Under-17 World Cup title in 2015 and was the top scorer with 10 goals. He won the Golden Boot as well as Silver Ball and was awarded to the second-best player of the tournament.
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The rising star has now disclosed that he had several clubs including Arsenal coming for him after the Under-17 World Cup in Chile.Â
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According to him, he rejected Arsenal after speaking with Wenger and decided to move to Germany because it was better for his development.
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'I spoke with Arsene Wenger after the tournament ended and he wanted me to come to Arsenal,' he told the Independent. 'I had a lot of options. Barcelona, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and the rest.'
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'Arsenal was a good option but it wasn't the best at the time. I wanted to start playing as soon as I turned 18.
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'I wanted to go to a place where I had time to invest in my game and improve physically. Wolfsburg showed me that possibility.'
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Despite rejecting a move to Arsenal three years ago, Osimhen still wants to play in the Premier League.
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He further went on to reveal that he has been speaking to fellow Nigerian footballer and on-loan Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo about life in England.
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'Of course, one day I'd like to play for a big club in England,' he continued.
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'I've spoken to Odion [Ighalo] about it. He gave me very good advice, he's a legend and a big brother. My goal is to play at one of the biggest clubs in the world but now I'm very happy in Lille.
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'My priority is to play a lot of games. Signing for a big club and being on the bench is not exciting for me.'
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Victor Osimhen currently plays in France with Ligue 1 outfit Lille. Since signing for the French club, he has scored 18 goals in 38 games in all competitions before the season was suspended due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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