Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is excited to be a part of the project at French club Lille after joining from Belgian side RSC Charleroi.

According to BBC Sport, the 20-year-old sealed a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 side on Thursday after a successful medical.

After scoring 20 times in Belgium last season, Osimhen is delighted to follow in the footsteps of compatriots Peter Odemwingie and Vincent Enyeama by joining Lille.

Lille is a very good club that has a quality project and includes high-class players, even more in recent years," he told the club website.

"Great Nigerian players have also played here. I would like to join their lineage and follow their...Nigeria Striker Victor Osimhen Joins Lille

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