Manchester United Move Could See Osimhen Pocket Over N136 Billion
Victor Osimhen, the standout striker for the Super Eagles, is reportedly set to earn an astronomical amount—approximately 136.23 billion Naira—if he makes a move to Manchester United this summer. His former teammate, Odion Ighalo, has encouraged Osimhen to seize this incredible opportunity to play in the English Premier League.
Several Turkish news outlets have reported that Manchester United is nearing a deal for Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray until the end of the season. Osimhen’s future has been uncertain over the last year, especially after a turbulent exit from Napoli that saw him clash with manager Antonio Conte. He was stripped of his jersey number and left off the Serie A squad list, which limited his options as the transfer deadline approached.
When a potential transfer to Al Ahli fell through at the last moment, Osimhen signed with Galatasaray, with no buy option in the contract. This means he has only two months left in Turkey before returning to Napoli to discuss his future.
Osimhen has frequently been linked with a move to Old Trafford, mainly because he could be the key to addressing Manchester United’s ongoing goal-scoring challenges. The Nigerian international has an impressive record, with 143 career goals in 257 appearances, including 29 goals and six assists in just 34 games this season.
Ighalo has shared his thoughts on Osimhen’s potential transfer during a podcast hosted by former national beach soccer star Abu Azeez. He encourages Osimhen to consider the Premier League, stating, “My advice would be for him to try the Premier League, but ultimately, he knows what’s best for himself… Whatever decision he makes, he has my full support—101%.”
In related news, Manchester United’s manager Ruben Amorim admitted after the team’s recent 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers that winning games with underperforming forwards is “impossible.” Rasmus Hojlund struggled once again, scoring only once in his last 28 appearances, raising questions about his position on the team amid rumors of a potential summer exit.
Despite the speculation surrounding potential signings—like Osimhen, Liam Delap, and Hugo Ekitike—Amorim has refrained from commenting on transfer rumors. He stated, “We will address that in the end… the season is not over, so let’s focus on that. If you don’t score goals in this league, it’s impossible to win games.”
