‘Osimhen’s Attitude and Character Deter Potential Suitors,’ Says Ijeh

Former Nigeria striker Peter Ijeh believes that Victor Osimhen’s attitude and character are discouraging potential suitors from pursuing the Napoli striker.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Ijeh, who spent much of his career in Scandinavia, emphasized the importance of attitude and character in the European football community. He suggested that Osimhen might not fully grasp this concept.

“How I wish he understood that Europe is a small community that takes attitude and character as keys because it is directly influenced by children, and at the same time, they are notorious for double standards. Even Lagos is bigger than six countries, so it is more or less a community where everybody knows everybody,” Ijeh commented, reflecting on Osimhen’s verbal dispute with former Super Eagles coach Finidi George.

Osimhen, who has expressed his desire to leave Napoli at the end of last season, faces challenges in his transfer due to his £100 million release clause. While Napoli recently reduced the sum to £85 million, interested clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal have hesitated. Manchester United, initially interested, has now shifted its focus to Alvaro Morata.

Napoli even offered Osimhen to Manchester United in exchange for Mason Greenwood and some cash. Meanwhile, new Napoli coach Antonio Conte has reportedly informed Osimhen that he will not be the main striker next season.

Despite these challenges, Osimhen’s talent remains evident, and his future in football continues to draw significant attention.