Return of the king! Osimhen treated to heroic welcome by Napoli fans

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 13:47 - 20 July 2023

Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is certainly an Icon in Naples and the adoring fans gave him a king's welcome on his return to the club.

Osimhen resumed pre-season training with Napoli on Tuesday at the Carciato field in Dimaro Folgarida.

Osimhen returns to Napoli

Victor Osimhen is still Serie A top scorer.

Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen

The Nigeria international was given a rousing welcome by adoring fans after his inspirational performances last season.

Ovation for #Osimhen 👏

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— SportivoNapoli (@sportivoNapoli) July 18, 2023

Osimhen was pivotal as Napoli won the Scudetto for the first time since 1990, winning the golden boot and finishing the season with 31 goals in all competitions.

𝒪𝓈𝒾 😍

💙 #ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/dWKijOevIE
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) July 18, 2023

His absence was felt as Napoli crashed out in the Champions League quarter-final to fellow Serie A side AC Milan. He missed the first leg through injury but returned to score in the second leg.

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The Serie A champions who have hired a new manager, Rudi Garcia, after the departure of Luciano Spalletti, will take on SPAL and Girona in pre-season friendlies and Osimhen should play some part.