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Soccer News of Wednesday, 7 July 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Napoli to build squad around Victor Osimhen

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen

Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen will be given more responsibility in the upcoming season after reports went rife in Italy that the team will be built around him.

The 22-year-old who signed for Napoli under Gennaro Gattuso will play a huge role under new manager, Luciano Spalletti.

It was gathered that the tactician believes the former Nigeria Under 17 striker is capable of leading the squad’s attack in the forthcoming season, Legit.ng reports.

According to Italian outlet tuttonapoli.net via The Nation, Osimhen is now a point of reference of the future of Napoli as coach Spalletti will have him available from the first day of the season.

The platform wrote: “Napoli restarts from a certainty in the attack. Luciano Spalletti’s line-up is ready to start a new season with Victor Osimhen who will be the point of reference for the team. “An element of absolute value will represent the offensive terminal in the 4-2-3-1 of the Tuscan coach.

The Nigerian will leave for Dimaro’s retreat where, from day one, he will be available to the new coach.”