“I Can Feel the Pain in His Voice”: Saudi-Based Star Opens Up on Chat With Victor Osimhen

• Victor Osimhen's future remains uncertain as Napoli removed the Nigerian international from the squad's list for the season
• Saudi-based Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has expressed disappointment on how his fellow compatriot is being treated
• Ighalo stated that some comments from Nigerians over Osimhen's transfer debacle also make him sad

Al-Wehda of Saudi striker Odion Ighalo has opened up on his discussion with embattled Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

The Nigerian international has been enmeshed in transfer drama involving the Italian club and interested teams.

Osimhen was linked with Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, PSG and Al Ahli.

Several reports claimed he was closing in on a move away from Napoli, but somehow, all proposed deals for the striker collapsed.

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Following the close of the summer transfer window in England, there are concerns over the future of the Super Eagles striker, Business Day reports.

Osimhen earlier tendered his transfer request at Napoli and manager and Antonio Conte has stated that the 25-year-old is no longer in the club's plans.

Ighalo backs Osimhen

The uncertainty has continued to generate talking points in Nigeria, and Odion Ighalo has backed the striker in returning to his best.

Ighalo disclosed that he discussed with the embattled forward and could feel the pain in his voice.

The former Manchester United forward said:

"No human being is perfect and we have all made mistakes in life, but seeing comments about this young man from his own country people 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 play with heart and pains for his country.

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Napoli Makes Key Decision on Victor Osimhen

Briefly News earlier reported that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is out of Napoli’s project after seeing his proposed move to Chelsea and Saudi Arabia collapse on the summer transfer deadline day.

The striker had a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, which also offered Napoli a significant transfer fee, but his delay in making a decision let the club walk away. He waited on Chelsea until the final minute of the window, but he and the Premier League club could not reach an agreement over personal terms before the window closed.

Source: Legit.ng