Another Nigerian striker, Joshua Zirkzee has been indentified as Victor Osimhen’s replacement at Italian clubside, Napoli FC.
Zirkzee who was born of Nigerian mother and Dutch father and currently plays for Bayern Munich of Germany said that he could consider playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria soon.
This was made known by former AS Roma player, Davide Bombardini on Friday.
It would be recalled that Osimhen, played a crucial role in Napoli’s Scudetto victory last season, becoming the first African to win the Capocannoniere with 26 goals.
Although, the striker has been unable to match last season’s form at Napoli, his inability to do so has been attributed to injuries.
Despite Osimhen’s impact, his contract’s impending expiration and desire to play in the Premier League have sparked rumors of a potential departure.
This has prompted speculation about Napoli’s search for a suitable replacement, especially with doubts lingering over Giovanni Simeone’s suitability.
Bombardini, with his wealth of experience in Italian football, has highlighted Bologna’s Zirkzee as a promising candidate.
He suggested that the 25-year-old Dutch attacker could fill the void left by Osimhen’s potential exit, considering his talent and growth potential.
“Zirkzee is a player of significant value, and the upcoming summer transfer window will determine his market worth,” Bombardini told Napoli Magazine.
“I believe he has the capability to step into Osimhen’s shoes. He is a player with a bright future, and an investment in him could yield substantial growth.”