Posted by Samuel on Sun 30th Nov, 2025 - tori.ng
Before settling for Turkish giants, Galatasaray, Osimhen was heavily linked with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.
Nigerian defender Calvin Bassey has praised Victor Osimhen as a “deadly” striker, noting that he is relieved his national teammate did not make a move to the English Premier League.
Bassey sees Osimhen at the same level as Manchester City goal machine, Erling Haaland.
Before settling for Turkish giants, Galatasaray, Osimhen was heavily linked with the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.
But none of the speculated moves could materialise and Bassey, who plays his football at Fulham, expressed mixed feelings about his international teammate’s move.
“He’s unbelievable. What he does for the country, what he’s done in the Champions League is amazing, a deadly striker,” Bassey said to Stadium Astro.
“I was kind of happy and upset at the same time that he didn’t come to the Premier League.
“It would have been good for him, but I’m happy I don’t have to play against him.”
Bassey confirmed that Osimhen is very much interested in moving to the Premier League.