Former Chelsea boss Sarri issues stern transfer warning to Osimhen

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has sounded a word of caution to Napoli talisman Victor Osimhen to stay at the club.

The 24-year-old has been at the centre of transfer speculations following his explosive form with the Serie A champions last season.

The Super Eagles striker netted 31 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions, guiding Napoli to its first Scudetto title in 33 years.

The Nigerian international was voted the best striker in Serie A after notching 26 league goals in 29 appearances to become the first African to win the Capocannoniere award.

Notable among the clubs reportedly interested in Osimhen's signature are Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea.

Sarri, who managed Napoli from 2015 to 2018 believes the Nigerian international will struggle if he moves from Naples.

“I don’t know what he (Osimhen) will do, but what he found in Naples, he won’t find again in his career.

“Naples is a unique and exhilarating experience; it makes you feel both the responsibilities and the affection, love, and total involvement. Osimhen will make his choices, but he will struggle to find what he experienced in Naples.”

The Nigerian international has two years left on his contract with Napoli. He has a current market value of 120 million Euros.

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