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The Digest:

Victor Osimhen has detailed the personal turmoil behind his record-breaking move. The Super Eagles star has disclosed he was pressured by his former agent and Lille to finalize his €75 million move to Napoli just days after his father’s death, a period he describes as one of the most difficult in his life.

Key points:
  • Victor Osimhen said he was forced to join Napoli in 2020 while grieving his father's death.
  • His former agent and Lille officials pressured him to travel to Italy the day after the funeral.
  • Osimhen revealed he had not even seen the contract before meeting Napoli's president.
  • He felt "angry" and "manipulated," leading him to fire his agent and take control of the deal.
  • The €75 million transfer is still under scrutiny by Italian financial authorities.
  • Despite the painful start, he later led Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years.
  • The star is now playing for Turkish giants Galatasaray.
This confession peels back the glamour of a mega-transfer, exposing the profound human cost and vulnerability that can exist behind a multi-million euro price tag.

Sources: Score Nigeria, Football-Italia