Former Nigerian international, Mikel Obi has advised Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen to choose Chelsea ahead of Manchester United.
The 36-year-old midfielder spent 11 years at Chelsea and believes Osimhen would be a perfect fit for the Stamford Bridge club.
Speaking on “The Obi One Podcast,” the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations champion believes Osimhen has all the tools to succeed in the Premier League.
“I think he [Victor Osimhen] does slot seamlessly into the Premier League. He got the tools to be a success in England.
“When I look back at him a few years ago, I would say ‘no.’ But now watching him last season and watching him this season, I would say definitely.
“He would come into the Premier League and he would slot right in. He would get you goals, he would run behind defenders, he would stretch the team. And I think this is what probably when you look at a lot of the teams now in the Premier League, that’s what they’re looking for.
“A striker who can run. Who wants to run behind the defenders because then it helps your team. Doesn’t it? He stretches the defenders, the game becomes open and then you can create chances. And I think that’s what Victor would definitely give you.
“I hope you come to Chelsea. But from noises that I hear, he is a big United. But I hope he comes to Chelsea really.”
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