Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, has expressed his desire to join either Manchester United or Real Madrid, former Napoli legend, Salvatore Bagni, has said.

Several top European clubs have shown interest in his talents, but Osimhen is focused on these two prestigious clubs and has set his sights on playing in the Champions League.

Bagni, who achieved great success with the club in 1987 alongside Diego Maradona, believes that Osimhen will not return to a country where he has already played. Bagni emphasized that Osimhen’s priority is Champions League football, ruling out a move to France or Germany. According to him, Liverpool and Chelsea, who do not participate in the Champions League, are not on Osimhen’s radar.

While there were rumors linking Osimhen to Bayern Munich, his previous stint at Wolfsburg in Germany may discourage him from returning. Additionally, PSG’s pursuit of the Nigerian striker may be hindered by his previous season at Lille in 2019/2020 before joining Napoli, if Bagni’s prediction holds true.

Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League last season, securing a spot in the Europa League, while Chelsea will not participate in any European competition after finishing 12th in the English top-flight.

Osimhen’s impressive record of 31 goals in 39 games across all competitions for Napoli has established him as one of the most lethal strikers in Europe. According to Transfermarkt, a reputable source for football news, transfer rumors, and statistics, Osimhen is currently the third most valuable striker in the world, with a market value of €120m. He trails only Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, who are valued at €180m each.

This season, Osimhen became the first African player to claim the Goal King title in Italy, having scored a remarkable 26 goals in Serie A. He surpassed the achievements of renowned players such as George Weah, Samuel Eto’o, and Obafemi Martins, becoming the first African striker to finish as the top scorer in a major European league.

Osimhen’s aspirations to join Manchester United or Real Madrid demonstrate his ambition to compete at the highest level of club football, and his remarkable performances have certainly caught the attention of the football world.