Arsenal legend, Theirry Henry has advised Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen not to join Arsenal if he eventually made the move to the Premier League.
The Frenchman stated this after Napoli played out a 1-1 draw with Barcelona in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match, where Osimhen was on target. It was also his 9th goal of the season in all competitions after 19 matches.
Speaking after the game, the French U-21 coach challenged the Nigerian striker to prove himself outside of the Italian Serie A where he won the Scudetto and the highest goal scorer last season.
“I think he needed the goal today,” Henry said.
“At the AFCON, we saw him, he can lead the line, run into the channels, and he has excellent hold-up play.
“How good can he be? He showed last year what he could do and won the African Player of The Year along the way, winning the Scudetto with Napoli and getting to the final with Nigeria.”
“I’d like to see him now, what he can do in the Premier League or wherever he’s going or Paris Saint-Germain. Not Arsenal, I won’t go there.”
The 25-year-old has been linked with moves to Chelsea, Arsenal and PSG. Goal Getter Media had earlier reported that Chelsea are reportedly prepared to trigger the €130m (£111m) release clause in Osimhen’s Napoli contract in order to bring him to Stamford Bridge during the summer’s transfer window.
