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lovewins:
Finally, not everyone plays football for legacy. People have varying goals for why they do what they do and for Victor legacy (or what you consider legacy) may just not be his utmost priority. His idea of legacy may also be different from what you consider as such. Mikel won all there is to win in Europe playing for one of the biggest clubs in England, but most children born in the last decade who didn't even witness JJ. Okocha play will consider JJ more of a legend than Mikel ever was. Mikel won several titles, including an AFCON for Nigeria after many years, but JJ is etched in the hearts of every football loving Nigerian, old or young.

Someone on Twitter shared his experience of how he recently visited Turkey. He got special treatment from a vendor because he was Nigerian. The Vendor made him know that he was a beneficiary of the goodness JJ Okocha brought to Turkey during his time with Fernebahce. So it may be inaccurate to think Victor isn't thinking of legacy, his idea of legacy may just be different from yours.

lovewins:
This isn't a fair commentary on the matter. What Osimhen does with what he's legitimately earned has no bearing on how he navigates the next phase of his career. Assuming Osimhen concedes and decides to reduce his wage to fit the wage structure of the EPL clubs. He'll still be rich enough to buy a 1 Billion Naira car every month should he decide to. So let's stick to the making commentary on his decision on it's merit without calling to question the players motivations and intentions.

For clarity, I'm not particularly pleased with Victor moving to Turkey, but I also understand I can't grieve more than the bereaved. There are intricacies to the decision that we obviously aren't pricy to. Also, he deciding against reducing his wage may be a matter of principle and nothing more. We all know for a player of his pedigree who has a different heritage, no EPL club will be making that request.

We should also consider Victor's wage request isn't unreasonable. He isn't asking to be the most paid player in the EPL. He wouldn't even be the most payed player in the clubs in question should he join them. He may very well consider it disrespectful this is being asked of him and he wouldn't be wrong. He may has well conclude the gesture is signal that these clubs don't consider him as priority and he also wouldn't be wrong.

TheGoodJoe:
Rashidi Yekini is a great player in our Nigerian football climate. On the international scale, he has little to no rep. He is not even in 200 of the world greatest players. I doubt he will even enter 500 world greatest players list.

Goke7:
It still boils down to personal definitions and we can’t force that on any player. Simple

TheGoodJoe:
I am really shocked Osimhen refused to drop his wage demands. I have seen what is going on on Social media with Osimhen buying a car of N1billion and Henry Onyekuru buying a chain worth N571 million.

That is all the money is really for. Luxurious living.

I hope Osimhen understands that this is his prime period. Osimhen should know his worth is actually not what he will earn weekly but the legacy he will leave behind.

Buying luxurious things can never equate to a legacy of being one of the best players in the history of the game.

Either way, it is his choice.

TheGoodJoe:

I already said it is Osimhen's choice. I am just shocked he will throw away a chance of becoming one of the top players in world football for a jumbo paycheck.

lovewins:
Again this is an unfair characterisation. What makes his request jumbo? What is the difference between what he's been offered and what the clubs are willing to pay?

TheGoodJoe:
Osimhen might see it as disrespectful, I see it as pride. Apart from the Napoli League winning season, Osimhen has not done what it takes to keep top clubs shivering for him.

Osimhen needs top legacy to expect respect. Galatasaray can not make him one of the best players in the history of the game. An improved paycheck can't. He can chase history or a bank account. That is his business.

TheGoodJoe:
That is where the puzzle lies. Why not work with an offer the top clubs will pay than standing on what he wants.

He prefers the extra pay to a chance for legacy. It is a fact and not characterization.

TheGoodJoe:
Osimhen might see it as disrespectful, I see it as pride. Apart from the Napoli League winning season, Osimhen has not done what it takes to keep top clubs shivering for him.

Osimhen needs top legacy to expect respect. Galatasaray can not make him one of the best players in the history of the game. An improved paycheck can't. He can chase history or a bank account. That is his business.

Goke7:
Will you say Rashidi Yekini whose greatest exploits in Europe was even at the second division tier in Portugal was not recognised as a great player even at a global level? cos till today his goal celebration in the World Cup in the game against Bulgaria remain an iconic highlight even in FIFA’s archives.

The way we are trying to redefine greatness and legacy on this thread is becoming too personal.

Goke7:
It still boils down to personal definitions and we can’t force that on any player. Simple

Napoleon55:
To whom much is given,much is required of him.

Osimhen has been blessed with great talent,it comes with the great responsibility to use it wisely for the best possible use not only for his own benefits but for others as well

GMBOFASIA:
The truth about osimehn saga most Nigerians we like to lie to ourself osimehn as a player I don’t think he has scored more than 15 goals in all his footballing carrier more than 3 season and he is already 26 his only exploits he should have cashed on was the Napoli title winning season that all

We just like to so much overhype our players a lot there must be a reason why big club isn’t going for him or ready to break the bank don’t say cause he is an African Hakimi , salah and the rest all playing for big club

DeloitteNG:
And you think he can't empower his family with the wages he earns?
To you using his talent to benefit others is just by playing for top clubs to make fans happy?
BTW show me a top footballer that took a 50% pay cut to play for a top team?

Napoleon55:
Yekini’s in comparison to Eto'o, Weah and Drogba's greatness?

Napoleon55:
To whom much is given,much is required of him.

Osimhen has been blessed with great talent,it comes with the great responsibility to use it wisely in a best possible way not only for his own benefits but for others as well

Goke7:
Great responsibility from who? What defines using it wisely, a player scores goals that won him trophies in just the concluded season and we think he’s not using his talent wisely and benefiting others? Chai 😂

BankyGee:
No he's not.

Six of those goals in the Süper Lig is equal to 1 in the Premier League
The two against Tottenham is ⅓ of one Premier League goal because they were not scored in a Man Yoo shirt... 😒

Goke7:
😂 e come be like bureau de change, dollar to naira! nothing wey musa no go see or hear for gate!

Odunayaw:
Osimhen is proud to ask a similar wage to what Kvara for example is earning?

lovewins:
The argument works both way. If the clubs think he's who they really need then why not pay the difference? What is the onus on Victor to reduce his worth to suit clubs in England, especially when said top clubs have shown over the years not to have issues paying for what they truly value.

lovewins:
And how is pride in this context a bad thing? Top sportsmen all over the world exhibit same disposition. It's a business and knowing your worth is what gets you paid. The biggest basketball star in America after LeBron and Curry (Maybe KD) is a girl named Caitlin Clark. She commands the biggest economic value of any basketball player currently, yet she got lowballed by Nike to a 8 year $28M deal just last year. Had she waited just a few weeks she'll probably be getting the same deal Jordan got with Nike.

At the crux of your argument is that you really think Osimhen isn't worth his demand and if you really think that then lead with that, you've acknowledged as much.

TheGoodJoe:
The clubs are big sides. They don't need Osimhen to become great. Osimhen actually need them to be great.

Goke7:
like Man u

Goke7:
like Man u and Arsenal

TheGoodJoe:
Arsenal is overwhelmingly a good choice. Osimhen's fan base would be crazy there.