Osimhen's former coach convinced Napoli's record signing will become a global superstar

Published: May 05, 2021

Mario Notaro, former coach of Victor Osimhen at Sporting Charleroi, has tipped the Napoli striker to become a global superstar in the future.

The Nigeria national teamer was linked with a plethora of big clubs last summer but ended up joining Napoli for a club record fee of 70 million euros, with Lille cashing in following an outstanding season that saw him score 18 goals in all competitions.

Osimhen struggled in the first half of season but has improved and is growing more and more in confidence since recovering from a head injury in early March.

The 22-year-old has scored six goals and bagged an assist in his last ten matches, whereas he could only find the net on two occasions in his previous sixteen games across all competitions.

Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss, Notaro said on Osimhen : "I must say that you could already see he was very strong, Napoli has taken on a striker who will assert himself a lot.

"I am convinced that he will become a top player in the world. He is truly extraordinary and has incredible quality, it is no coincidence that he is showing what he is capable of doing. "

Meanwhile, Champions League-chasing Napoli have received a major injury boost before their Serie A clash with Spezia, with Osimhen spotted in training on Tuesday.

Manager Gattuso was forced to replace Osimhen in the 76th minute against Cagliari after the number 9 suffered an injury in a clash of heads with center back Luca Ceppitelli.

Igho Kingsley

Copyright ANS

All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com