June 17, (THEWILL) – History has been made in Serie A as Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has climbed to a remarkable valuation of €120 million on Transfermarkt, surpassing all previous records in the league.
Osimhen’s outstanding performances for Napoli since last season have solidified his place in the annals of Serie A’s history. With an impressive tally of 31 goals in 39 games across various competitions, the 24-year-old has emerged as the highest-ever scoring African player in the league, surpassing the legendary George Weah’s record. Furthermore, Osimhen also shattered Samuel Eto’o’s long-standing record for the most goals scored by an African player in Serie A in one season.
Notably, Osimhen’s exceptional contributions played a pivotal role in Napoli clinching their first Serie A title in 33 years. His brilliance on the pitch has garnered attention from top European clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United, PSG, and Bayern Munich. While the former Lille striker was previously valued at €100 million according to Transfermarkt, Napoli is now looking to demand a staggering €150m for the services of this dynamic forward.
However, it appears that Osimhen’s valuation could soon soar even higher. Transfermarkt.com has recently increased his market value to €120m, cementing his status as the highest-valued player in the history of Serie A. Indeed, this valuation propels Osimhen to the ranking of fourth most expensive player in the world. With such remarkable achievements and potential, the Super Eagles star continues to attract significant interest and admiration worldwide.
On Sunday, he will lead the Super Eagles’ charge against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. The match serves as the penultimate qualifier for the TotalEnergies 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. A victory for Nigeria in this fixture would secure their spot in the continental tournament with a game remaining. The highly-anticipated match is scheduled to kick off at 5pm, local time.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
