Follow the money — AFCON winner offers Osimhen candid advice using himself as example
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Brown Ideye: AFCON winner offers Victor Osimhen candid advice using himself as example | Imago

Follow the money — AFCON winner offers Osimhen candid advice using himself as example

David Ben 16:48 - 28.08.2024

Victor Osimhen has been told what to do amid interest from Chelsea.

As speculation intensifies regarding Victor Osimhen’s potential exit from Napoli this summer, former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has stepped forward with advice for the wantaway Napoli star.

Ideye, who has experienced his own notable transfers, including a surprising move to China, has used his career as a case study to offer guidance to Osimhen amidst swirling reports ahead of the transfer deadline day.

Brown Ideye narrates transfer tale to send blunt message to Victor Osimhen

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Brown Ideye lifted the AFCON with the Super Eagles in 2013

The 2013 AFCON winner took to social media to narrate his own unexpected transfer to China’s Tianjin TEDA.

Ideye revealed that he had no initial plans to move to the Chinese Super League but was swayed by an irresistible financial offer.

He recounted how, upon seeing the lucrative numbers presented by his agent, his wife promptly packed his bags for the imminent departure.

He wrote on X(formerly known as Twitter):

“I had no plans to go to China, Olympiacos received an offer from TEDA which they can't refuse, my agent negotiated with TEDA about my salary and bonuses. When i saw the long numbers and told my wife na she pack my luggage for me to leave the next day LOL...”

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Ideye revealed he had no plans to move to China | IMAGO

Ideye’s light-hearted recount of this moment highlights the financial allure that can influence player decisions, an insight he hopes will resonate with Osimhen.

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Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has not played for the club this season. | IMAGO

This advice comes as Osimhen faces a choice between a high-profile move to Chelsea or lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League.

Ideye’s recent post comes days after he expressed disappointment at Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, for potentially ruling out a Chelsea move and criticized the lack of respect he believes Osimhen receives from European clubs.

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