Victor Osimhen hints at emotional Napoli exit after iconic Serie A run

Victor Osimhen of Ssc Napoli celebrate the win during the Serie A TIM match between US Lecce and SSC Napoli in Lecce, Italy, on September 30, 2023. (Photo by Gabriele Maricchiolo/NurPhoto) (Photo by Gabriele Maricchiolo / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Victor Osimhen, the Super Eagles and Napoli striker, is preparing for an emotional farewell from Napoli, hinting that his departure from the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium could bring him to tears.

Osimhen has been a key player for the Italian side since joining from French club Lille in 2020, scoring over 70 goals and helping Napoli win their third Serie A title.

In a recent interview with Betsson Sport, Osimhen described the fans in Naples as “extraordinary” and expressed his deep admiration for the passion and enthusiasm they show for football. He noted that Napoli feels like his second home and that the support from the fans is truly remarkable. Osimhen remarked that the Neapolitans’ passion for their club is unlike anything he has seen in other clubs.

“Extraordinary. For me, it’s absolutely incredible. I’ve been in football for about seven years now and I say it in every interview when they ask me about Napoli fans. When I have to look for a word to describe them, I am speechless because they are electrifying, I have never seen anything like this that takes football so seriously the way fans support the team is truly unbelievable. I have played in other clubs, but the passion that the Neapolitans have for their club is out of this world,” Osimhen said.

Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli reacts during the Serie A match between his side and Empoli. (Photo by AFP)

Osimhen’s connection to the Napoli fans has given him a new understanding of why past legends like Marek Hamsik, Lorenzo