Former Italy striker Antonio Di Natale has compared Napoli's Victor Osimhen to his former teammate and Italy's FIFA World Cup winner, Vincenzo Iaquinta. Di Natale believes that Osimhen has a similar style of play to Iaquinta and could be a tricky opponent for Manchester United and PSG, who have been linked with the Nigerian forward.
Osimhen has had a strong season for Napoli, scoring 13 goals in 31 appearances across all competitions. The 23-year-old joined Napoli from Lille in 2020 for a reported fee of €70 million, making him the most expensive signing in the club's history.
Despite his impressive performances, Osimhen has been linked with a move away from Napoli this summer, with Manchester United and PSG among the clubs reportedly interested in signing him.
In an interview with Sportskeeda, Di Natale said, "Osimhen is a very interesting player, he's strong, quick, and has good technique. He reminds me of Vincenzo Iaquinta, who was a great striker and a key player in the 2006 World Cup-winning squad."
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Di Natale went on to say that Osimhen could be a tricky opponent for Manchester United and PSG, adding, "He's the type of player who can create something out of nothing and can score goals from nothing. He's a very dangerous player and both Manchester United and PSG will have to be very careful when they face Napoli."
Di Natale's comments were echoed by Soccernet, who also compared Osimhen to Iaquinta, saying that the Nigerian has "the same physical characteristics and the same ability to make runs in behind the defence and finish with aplomb."
Meanwhile, Barron's discussed the potential financial implications of Osimhen's potential move away from Napoli, noting that the club may be forced to sell him due to financial constraints. The article also highlighted the rise of young Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has been compared to Diego Maradona.
So, Osimhen's performances for Napoli have caught the attention of some of Europe's biggest clubs, with Manchester United and PSG reportedly interested in signing him. Former Italy striker Antonio Di Natale has compared Osimhen to his former teammate and Italy's FIFA World Cup winner, Vincenzo Iaquinta, praising the Nigerian's strong, quick, and technically-gifted style of play. As Osimhen's future remains uncertain, it will be interesting to see where he ends up next season.
Keywords: Napoli, Osimhen, Manchester United, PSG, Antonio Di Natale, Vincenzo Iaquinta, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Diego Maradona, transfer market.
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