Victor Osimhen has officially signed for Napoli, announced President Aurelio De Laurentiis this evening, with Lille also releasing a formal statement.

He has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Stadio San Paolo side.

The 21-year-old Nigerian striker becomes one of the most expensive African players of all time, reportedly at €60m including bonuses, while goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis is moving to Lille as part of the deal.

He is also by far the most expensive signing in Napoli’s history, a record that was set last summer by Hirving Lozano from PSV Eindhoven for €38m plus bonuses.

French and Nigerian reports continue to insist the price was €81m, but that probably includes his salary.

Osimhen already passed his medical in Rome on July 18 and will be presented to the media in Naples after his summer vacation.

He will wear the Number 9 jersey, which is currently held by Fernando Llorente.

The negotiations had dragged on throughout the summer, with the drama of a dispute with his agent, then having to resume the talks with a different representative.

Despite Premier League rumours, particularly Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, Napoli were the only club to make a genuine offer for the 21-year-old.

Lille purchased him from RSC Charleroi last summer for €14m and he scored 18 goals with six assists in 38 competitive games for the French side this season.

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Congratulations to Victor Osimhen
He was my senior back in the days at Oregun High school.

#Dreams do come True Sha.

Welcome the new king of Napoli

Good news for Nigeria Football

I'm happy for him mehn

Esan Amaka.

Highest African Signing in History

Congratulations nna, I hope you continue your form

Wow,. Congratulations.. Its time for Nigerians to follow Napoli on social media.. Show your support guys...

Congrats boy, i once heard an interview with him where he tells how he used to sell bread on the road side with his siblings, and now he is the most expensive african footballer ever.

Razzness:
Congrats boy, i once heard an interview with him where he tells how he used to sell bread on the road side with his siblings, and now he is the most expensive african footballer ever.

Nicholas pepe says Hi*

Tolulopefinest:


Nicholas pepe says Hi*

Oh! In italian football i mean then.

Tolulopefinest:


Nicholas pepe says Hi*

Oh! In italian football i mean then.

wish him all the best. he should be competing with CR7 & Immobile nxt season for the golden boot

nice deal from napoli and i wish him well next season there...
but it seems they are soo many hidden details concerning this deal because it took a long time before been made official..
i have seen 2 previous post about this same deal on f.p last month and it seems something is delaying it from becoming official from naples..
saw on a sport outlet that the problem is about his image right, another reported that Napoli owner said he dnt really know him which got osinhem angry and the last reported that he wasnt happy with the deal and thats why he changed his agent..
i jus wish they are soft rumors because it isn't a good way forward for this young lad going to a new league..
and i pray he justifies this price tag bcoz i cnt wait to see him winning the golden boot above cr7 and immobile next season..
Napoli is a very fast attacking side and if higuain did it in Naples, osimhen can...

Tolulopefinest:
Congratulations to Victor Osimhen
He was my senior back in the days at Oregun High school.

#Dreams do come True Sha.

Welcome the new king of Napoli

Good news for Nigeria Football

I'm happy for him mehn

same way ighalo was my class mate back then in tolu complex in a.j...nothing new..

Razzness:
Congrats boy, i once heard an interview with him where he tells how he used to sell bread on the road side with his siblings, and now he is the most expensive african footballer ever.

guys forget that lamba...all na format

Righteousness89:
Victor, to me is a Serious Footballer ..

As long as he keeps a Cool head, is Discipline and Humble both on and off the pitch, He will Shake nets and go places..

Ndidi and Chukwuke also Serious Footballers..

If Ihenacho does not seat up, he may end up in Norway division 2

that ur debtor dotherightin is coming to quote and correct you again...
still dnt know if you had a bad business with that moniker or if na person wey like you they control the moniker because na only your post that person they always attack..

Would have love to see him play for liverpool.... Buh he go bench firmino? I dont think so. Best choice tho... Make sure say u give cr7 headache.