I would have kidnapped him - Ex-Super Eagles star says he desperately wanted Osimhen to join Saudi club

I would have kidnapped him - Ex-Super Eagles star says he desperately wanted Osimhen to join Saudi club

Hassan Abdulsalam 16:40 - 07.02.2025

The former Super Eagles striker has urged Osimhen to move to Saudi Arabia.

Former Super Eagles striker Mobi Oparaku has urged Victor Osimhen to seriously consider a move to Saudi Arabia amidst intense transfer speculation linking him to top European clubs.

Osimhen, who enjoyed a stellar season with Napoli last year, saw a potential move to Chelsea collapse on transfer deadline day.

However, the Blues are expected to renew their interest, along with other top clubs like Manchester United, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Saudi Arabian clubs have also shown strong interest in the Nigerian striker, with Al Hilal having a €100 million bid rejected by Napoli in the past.

Victor Osimhen after the match.

What Oparaku said

Oparaku believes that Osimhen, who has been in exceptional form for Galatasaray should seriously consider the lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.

"I see kindergarten players making big moves, and Osimhen was denied that opportunity to choose," Oparaku told Brila FM.

"Personally, I would have carried Osimhen on a plane to Saudi Arabia if he was my brother, if necessary."

The Super Eagles striker has scored 12 goals and four assists in the Super Lig and five goals and an assist in the Europa League this season.

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