When Victor Osimhen visited Juventus dressing room and met Cristiano Ronaldo

Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen was so star-struck in 2021 that he had to find his way to the Juventus dressing room to get Cristiano Ronaldo’s shirt.

The Super Eagles striker had spent barely one season with Napoli at the time but still came face-to-face with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner during the encounter.

Osimhen was only 22 at the time, having moved to the Italian outfit from Ligue 1 side, Lille.

Lorenzo Insigne had scored the game's only goal from the penalty spot to give Napoli all three points, with the Nigerian youngster summoning the courage to meet Ronaldo after the match.

He received the Portuguese star's shirt and the photo of the two went viral on the internet, leaving Italian football pundit, Umberto Chiariello disappointed.

Chiariello questioned Napoli’s reason for signing the striker, claiming he was not an established player. He said at the time, via Area Napoli as per Daily Post:

"Did Osimhen understand that he is in Italian football and that he plays for Napoli? Why is he taking pictures with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gigi Buffon? Napoli has bet on him even though he is not an established player. Inter has gone to Romelu Lukaku, who is a safe use, while Aurelio De Laurentiis has invested in bets."

Two seasons later, the Nigerian international proved the pundit wrong as he led the Partenopei to the Serie A title, scoring 26 league goals in the process.

During the summer of 2020, Napoli made an offer of €70 million for the striker, who was also on the radar of several Premier League clubs including Chelsea and Manchester United.

It is fair to say that investment was well worth it as Osimhen went on to become a star in his own right.

Remember when Osimhen went into the dressing room to personally ask Cristiano Ronaldo for his shirt.

His idol is him ???? pic.twitter.com/f3YAC8z9X4

— Akın (@ProudFede) May 4, 2023