Arsenal Italian midfielder Jorginho has revealed the role he played in the decision by Napoli to sign Nigeria international forward Victor Osimhen from Lille three seasons ago.
Jorginho played for Napoli for four seasons before leaving for Chelsea and Osimhen is currently leading the team to what look like a possible first league title since the 80’s. The Nigerian has 18 league goals for the runaway leaders.
Osimhen spent a year at Lille and was involved in a UEFA Champions League game against Chelsea which Jorginho played in and reckoned that game was when he got to know the Nigerian.
Speaking to DAZN, the 31 year old Brazilian who is a naturalized Italian said he got a call from Napoli Sporting Director, Cristiano Giuntoli on their decision to sign Osimhen. His advice was needed before they would make a decision.
“I knew Osimhen. I had played against him in the Champions League and he had given a hard time to our defenders.
Giuntoli called me before signing him and I told him to sign him straightaway, he is very promising and is doing really well. There is winning energy,” Jorginho told DAZN.
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