Super Eagles Legend Mikel Obi Tells Victor Osimhen What Club to Avoid Ahead of Summer Move
- Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has expressed concern over Victor Osimhen’s next club move
- Top European clubs, including Juventus and Manchester United, are preparing transfer bids for the Galatasaray player
- The former Lille player remains one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe as he enjoying a great season in the Super Lig
Mikel Obi has strongly advised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen against making a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Osimhen has transformed the fortunes of Napoli since joining the club, helping them win the Serie A title last season.
The 26-year-old is currently Nigeria's second-highest goalscorer of all time, behind the late Rashidi Yekini.
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Mikel Obi warns Osimhen
AFCON winner Mikel Obi has given his honest take on Victor Osimhen’s move during the summer transfer.
According to Punch, the former Super Eagles captain warned Osimhen from considering a shocking transfer move to Saudi Arabia.
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The 37-year-old advised the former CAF Player of the Year to accept a move to Stamford Bridge and spend few seasons before going to any club of his choice. He said Obi One Podcast:
“I hope Victor Osimhen doesn’t go Saudi Arabia.
“That was my fight and conversation with him in the summer. I warned Osimhen not to consider the move as it would affect him.
“Saudi Arabia is not going anywhere and will be there; they don’t have the FIFA World Cup until 2034, and they will still be spending. I have informed him to come to Chelsea for three or four seasons.
“And he listened, but how long are you going to continue to say no to such huge, huge money? At some point, your head gets turned.
“You have family members talking to you, parents talking to you; it’s generational money. You can’t keep putting it off; at some point, your head is going to get turned.”
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Osimhen's statistics with Galatasaray
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has scored 29 goals in 31 matches for Galatasaray this season, emerging as the club’s top scorer.
The prolific striker has established himself as one of the most lethal forwards in the Turkish Super Lig.
Osimhen, a former Lille marksman, knocked Fenerbahçe out of the Turkish Cup with a brilliant brace, per Brila.
Galatasaray are eager to retain the striker when his loan deal expires at the end of the season despite offers from top clubs in Europe.
Mikel Obi issues advice to Arteta
Legit.ng earlier reported that Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel is growing weary of Mikel Arteta's “almost winning it” at Arsenal and has advised the manager on what action to take at the end of the 2025/26 season.
He added that the team's inability to handle pressure at key moments of the season has been their pitfall and made them lose the title to City in the last two years.
Arteta left Manchester City’s assistant managerial position and became the permanent manager of Arsenal in December 2019 after Unai Emery was sacked following a poor run of results.
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