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A former Premier League star is worried about Victor Osimhen joining the Saudi Pro League.
Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has expressed his desire for Victor Osimhen to join a top European club after his Galatasaray loan expires. He believes the Nigerian is made for the big leagues.
The 25-year-old joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal after falling out with Napoli, and he is expected to secure a top move after the deal.
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16:38 - 08.11.2024
'It doesn't make sense' — Expert warns Galatasaray to NOT sign Osimhen
A Turkish football expert has advised Galatasaray not to sign Osimhen permanently.
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13:46 - 08.11.2024
‘He can play for Real Madrid’ - Ex-Premier League star claims Osimhen should have signed for 15-time UCL winners
Former Premier League player believes Victor Osimhen has the talent to be successful at top European clubs like Real Madrid.
Osimhen was on the market for all of the last transfer window, but he failed to secure a deal, as clubs were put off by the transfer fee required to land him and his wage demands. However, an offer from Saudi Arabia satisfied both financial criteria, but the player refused to accept the deal.
What Crouch said
Crouch, who was on punditry duty for TNT Sports, praised the Nigerian and suggested he would like for him to join the Premier League. What is important to the retired lanky striker, however, is for Osimhen to stay in Europe, as he dreads a reality in which a player as young and talented as the Nigerian moves to Saudi Arabia.
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“I love watching him play. He’s so strong, powerful, and fantastic in the air. He’s got good touch, he can play,” Crouch said.
“This is obviously a stop gap, I think Galatasaray is just a means for him to wind his contract down a bit, maybe reduce his transfer fee if you’d like, but his next move is crucial.
“If he’ll come to the Premier League, I don’t know, but I think he can go to most clubs in the world football. I just hope he doesn’t end up in Saudi which has obviously been mentioned because we’d love to see him playing in Europe playing football.”
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