Osimhen must compromise or risk wrong move – Obodo

A former Super Eagles midfielder, Christian Obodo, has advised Victor Osimhen to strike a balance in his next career move amid ongoing transfer speculation.

Speaking in an interview with Brila.net on Tuesday, Obodo said the Napoli striker’s high release clause and salary demands have discouraged top European clubs from pursuing him.

“I know Osimhen would still like to play European football and achieve a lot but the clause Napoli put on him and his wages is scaring clubs away. The clubs do not want to make a decision that will bounce back and make them regret,” he said.

CHRISTIAN OBODO

Obodo also criticised the way Nigerian players are often perceived compared to their South American counterparts.

He said, “Nigeria does not package their players well. If Osimhen was Brazilian, they (European top clubs) would have signed since. The way some Nigerians talk about their countrymen is not fair.”

The former Udinese star urged Osimhen to carefully weigh his options.

“For me, it is left for Osimhen to compromise if he wants to stay in Europe or go to Al Hilal for the wages. Whatever decision he makes, we should just pray he does not make the wrong decision,” Obodo stated.