OSIMHEN: Reactions trail record-breaking €80m Napoli move 

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen completed a record-breaking move from Lille of France to Italian Serie A giants, Napoli.

The transfer was officially announced on Friday, with Napoli President, Aurelio De Laurentiis, disclosing that the player cost about 80million euros and would earn about 4.5million euros annually.

Following the deal, Osimhen becomes the most expensive African player of all time.

“The next chapter is a very exciting one and I can’t wait to get on the pitch with the team, I want to thank the fans through the last few weeks,and I will definitely give my all on pitch for the common good of the club,” tweeted the 21-year-old on Friday evening.

Reactions are trailing the record-breaking move, which surpassed the deal reached between Arsenal and Lille for Ivory Coast’s Nicolas Pepe in 2019.

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The youngster claimed the best player of the season award in his first season at Lille after scoring 18 goals in all competitions, helping Lille finish fourth in Ligue 1.

“We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Victor and wish this Super Eagle 🇳🇬 the very best of luck in his new adventure with Napoli. Get ready, SerieA. Thanks for the memories, Victor,” the French side tweeted.

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