While reports in Nigeria suggest Victor Osimhen has passed his Napoli medical and is whittling down the final details, an intermediary reveals ‘Juventus and Inter wanted him years ago.’
The 21-year-old Lille striker is believed to be on the verge of completing his transfer for €80m including bonuses and probably Adam Ounas as part of the exchange.
While reports in Nigeria suggest Victor Osimhen has passed his Napoli medical and is whittling down the final details, an intermediary reveals ‘Juventus and Inter wanted him years ago.’
The 21-year-old Lille striker is believed to be on the verge of completing his transfer for €80m including bonuses and probably Adam Ounas as part of the exchange.
“Juve and Inter deserve credit for their scouting networks,” transfer market intermediary Patrick Bastinelli told La Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper.
“I spoke to both Fabio Paratici and Piero Ausilio about Osimhen years ago and they both immediately appreciated the quality that would then flourish over time.
“However, at the time Osimhen was only 17 years old and did not have an EU passport, so he could not be registered by a Serie A club. Therefore, due to red tape issues, the deal never went through.”
Osimhen started his European career at Wolfsburg in 2017, going on to Belgian side RSC Charleroi before his €14m transfer to Lille last summer.