Former Nigeria’s Super Eagles defender, Gbenga Okunowo has urged the sensational Lille FC goal poacher, Victor Osimhen to consider a move to Spanish La Liga giants, Barcelona ahead over his Premier League suitors including Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
The Nou Camp side is set to sign the former Wolfburg striker in the summer transfer window if they fail to land the services of Inter Milan’s Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez.
It is feared that Osimhen could find game time difficult to come by should he move to the Camp Nou, but Okunowo, who is the youngest Nigerian to play competitively for Barcelona at the age of 19, has a different opinion.
“In Barcelona all players are given chances, they will allow Osimhen adapt to their system if he is signed,” said Okunowo said.
The former Barcelona defender further said Osimhen will become a world class player if he decide to join the team.
“I was young when I joined Barcelona but I adapted because I followed instructions. There’s pressure in Barcelona but I was able to handle it.
“Barcelona can sign any player they want to sign, they do a lot of research before eventually signing the player.
“Barcelona is a good club for Osimhen, he will play with world class players and his game will improve, so it’s better than joining Manchester United, Liverpool or Chelsea,” Okunowo added.
Okunowo made 21 appearances in total for Barcelona in his maiden season in Spain, including five in the Champions League.
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