Oshimhen has what takes to ‘thrive’ in Premier League, says Emmanuel Adebayor
Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor says the African Best Player of the Year Award winner, Victor Osimhen, has everything needed to “thrive” in the Premier League.
The Napoli forward emerged as one of the most sought-after assets on the transfer market following his remarkable performance for the Italian giants
He also finished as the Italian Serie A’s top scorer with 26 goals and assisted Napoli in ending a 33-year league title drought.
“He has the right attitude, mentality and determination to excel there (in England),” former Togo captain Adebayor told BBC Sport Africa.
“I’m praying for him to move to the Premier League and show what he’s capable of.”
Osimhen recently extended his contract with the club until 2026 but remains on the list of the Premier League’s top sides, including Arsenal and Chelsea.
Despite the contract extension with the Italian sides, Adebayor suggests the time is right for the Nigerian, who he affectionately referred to as his “younger brother”, to move to the Premier League and take up the mantle of the great African strikers from years gone by.
“The Premier League is the toughest and best (league) in the world,” Adebayor said.
“Osimhen has shown and done it already in Italy, I think it is the right time for him to move to England and replace his idol Drogba and do beautiful things.
“He has all it takes to make a name and write a great chapter in England like Drogba.”
