Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes Victor Osimhen has what it takes to finally break the club’s long-standing striker’s curse.
The Blues have found it difficult to secure a reliable number nine in the years following the departures of Didier Drogba and Diego Costa
Osimhen was close to joining Chelsea two years ago, before moving to Turkish giants, Galatasaray.
The Nigeria international inspired Galatasaray to win a domestic double last season, emerging top scorer in the league.
This season, he has registered 20 goals, and seven assists across all competitions.
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Petit On Osimhen
“Victor Osimhen is doing well with Galatasaray but when he left Napoli, I was hoping that he was going to come to the Premier League, I have no idea why he chose Galatasaray,” Petit, said on Andy’s Bet Club.
“Since Drogba, I think there’s been a curse around the number nine at Chelsea. I think it’s different with Osimhen because this guy has a really big personality and character, he could be the man to break that curse.”
Style Suited To Premier League
Petit highlighted Osimhen’s physicality and mentality as standout qualities, arguing that his combative, high-intensity style would pose serious problems for defenders in the English game.
”The way he plays on the pitch is a pain for defenders,” he added.
“This guy is very aggressive. He has something to prove. After he left France for Napoli, he did great in Italy. But then he was fighting with the president of Napoli, and then he went to Galatasaray.
”I think Osimhen has many seasons to play at the highest level. So I think that could be something very, very good for the Premier League. I think he has the character, the personality, and the background to play in the Premier League.”
By Adeboye Amosu
1 Comment
Hahahaha
“I have no idea why he chose Galatasaray”….
Hahahaha
“But then he was fighting with the president of Napoli….
Hahaha
I would not say much but let him break his curse first before he makes any attempt to break chelsea’s striker curse…..
Lol….
I keep telling you all that the internet never forgets….
If petit is aware of his fight with the napoli president….lol
Then he must be aware of his fight with legendary finidi george that went not just viral but global……
Hahaha….
Everybody is just aware of this dude ill manner….
I am sure petit is also aware of his fight with lookman and his most recent fight with goudouzi…..hahaha…
Dude just keeps getting into physical and verbal altercation with players…..hahahaha….
And you think clubs like bayern and barca or even arsenal would want such a player?
To come and be fighting with their president??? Lol….
Yen yen yen….should we believe you over yamal?
Hahahaha….
Oya na go tell yamal to bring out his personal money and go sign him onbehalf of barca na ….
Or tell him to put gun on the neck of the directors to sign him na…..lol…
Tell petit too, to do same….to bring out gun and force chelsea to sign him or do it for chelsea with his own personal fund….hahahaha
Hahahahahaha……
But this mr petit you bad o….
Oga showered osimhen with encomiums and ended up spoiling everything with….
he was fighting with the president of Napoli….
Hahahaha….
I see what you did there petit…