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Napoli director Giovanni Manna has implied that Victor Osimhen has not on the same level as Romelu Lukaku as a footballer.
During the closing stages of the 2024 summer transfer window, Lukaku was brought in from Chelsea to replace the outgoing Osimhen.
Antonio Conto selected Lukaku after the Super Eagles striker informed the team that he wanted to depart.
Since his arrival, he has gone on to score four goals and provide four assists in 10 outings in the Serie A.
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14:24 - 20.11.2024
‘I would say he is the best’ - Galatasaray manager settles Osimhen vs Haaland best striker debate
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has weighed in on the recent debate between Erling Haaland and Victor Osimhen over who is the world's top striker.
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13:48 - 20.11.2024
Transfer: Napoli rubbish report of agreeing Man United cash plus player deal for Victor Osimhen
Napoli has denied reports that they have reached an agreement with Manchester United to sign Victor Osimhen in exchange for a player plus cash offer.
Manna rates Lukaku above Osimhen
Manna expressed his preference for the Belgian forward and acknowledged that Lukaku's performance was above that of the Nigerian international.
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According to Area Napoli, Giovanni Manna said, "He is a player who moves in the Italian market. Every week there is controversy, he has scored 4 goals and 4 assists and has a proactive attitude.
"Of course in the minds of the fans there is Victor Osimhen who has dominated the championship alone and they are two different things. Lukaku cannot be discussed, he has scored 300 goals in his career."
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Osimhen led Napoli to their first Scudetto in thirty-three years and made a huge impact at Napoli before his loan move to Galatasaray.
The current African best player has scored 122 club goals, while Lukaku has scored 305 club goals.
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Following his move to the Turkish side, the Super Eagles striker has scored eight goals and provided four assists for Galatasaray in all competitions.
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