Lille President, Gerard Lopez Insists Osimhen Is Not For Sale

Lille President, Gerard Lopez Insists Osimhen Is Not For Sale

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Lille president, Gerard Lopez has said that Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen will remain at the French Ligue 1 side for the 2020-2021 season.

Lille football club added that its Nigerian import, Victor Osimhen will not be leaving the club in June.

Reports have it that Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool and other top European clubs are interested in signing the Super Eagles striker.

The Nigerian international has scored 18 goals in 36 matches across all competitions this season.

Lopez told RTL’s Soir de Ligue 1, “Osimhen will be at Lille next season. Afterwards, there are factors that I cannot control.

“I do not control the fact that a club arrives and offers a salary six or eight times higher than what we can offer.

He advised the player not to be tempted by big salaries but wait for the right time to move forward.

The Super Eagles striker had earned plaudits for his match-winning performances since joining Lille in the summer and on Wednesday night Chelsea felt a bit of the youngster’s magic, leaving the Blues boss impressed.

Frank Lampard has revealed that his team’s Champions League encounter with Lille would have been much easier if Osimhen was absent as he praised the unique attributes of the former Sporting Charleroi forward.

Victor Osimhen took just ten minutes to respond with a glancing header for the home side after Tammy Abraham had given the visitors the lead.

His goal was ultimately not enough though as Willian claimed all three points for the English side with a late volley.