Victor Osimhen turned down Man United because of Ighalo

The brother of new Napoli signee, Victor Osimhen has revealed that the he (Victor) turned down a potential move to Manchester United because he didn't want to compete with his senior compatriot, Odion Ighalo.

Oshimhen who joined the Italian side for an African record fee of £54million has been instrumental to his side's pre-season preparation towards the upcoming season. The fee made the 21-year-old striker the most expensive Nigerian player ever.

Speaking in a new interview with Complete Sports, his brother, Andrew Osimhen disclosed that United were interested in signing him, but since his fellow Nigerian Odion Ighalo is already at Old Trafford, Victor decided not to make the move out of respect.

"It is very true that Manchester United wanted Victor but he told me something like he had too much respect for Odion Ighalo to be competing for shirts with his senior colleague," Andrew said.

"My brother holds Ighalo in high esteem and he just didn't see himself going to Old Trafford to battle for a striking role with the highest goalscorer at the 2019 AFCON in Egypt."

Ighalo joined United on loan from Shanghai Shenhua in January and his deal with the club has been extended until the next year.

Osimhen was linked with a number of Premier League clubs but ended up joining Napoli

Meanwhile, Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is optimistic that his compatriot, Victor Osimhen will be a success at his new club Napoli.

The player appeared to have settled perfectly into life in Naples following his recent heroics, Ndidi, however, believes there is more to come from the Super Eagles number 9.

“I’m very sure Victor is going to do well. He’s someone that when I see in front I always see that ‘ginger’.