Napoli saga: I felt pain in Osimhen’s voice when we spoke – Ighalo

Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has weighed in on the ongoing transfer saga between Victor Osimhen and his club, Napoli.

Osimhen has been entangled in a complex situation following his unsuccessful moves to Chelsea and Al-Ahli.

The out-of-favour striker was expected to leave Napoli this summer but a deal could not materialise until the close of the transfer window.

However, there remains a faint hope of a last-minute transfer to Saudi Arabia, as the transfer window in that region remains open until September 2.

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Reacting to the development, Ighalo, in a post via X handle, lamented the criticisms surrounding the issue.

According to him, Osimhen was in pain when they spoke.

He wrote: “No human being is perfect and we have all made mistakes in life, but seeing comments about this young man from his own country makes me really sad, without even knowing what happened.

“I spoke to him and I can feel the pain in his voice, the way he’s been treated, this young man plays with heart and pain for his country, Hmmm it’s well, he will definitely be back stronger, we learn everyday in life.”