Transfers: Ex-Juventus goal merchant says club must sign Victor Osimhen at all costs

Former Italian striker Fabrizio Ravanelli has advised his former club, Juventus, to sign Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, according to Afrik-Foot.

Over the last few years, Osimhen has established himself as one of the world’s elite marksmen.

Despite swapping Serie A football at Napoli for Galatasaray in the Turkish Süper Lig, the Nigerian striker has continued to deliver goals with remarkable consistency.

The 27-year-old’s brilliance has kept him on the radar of Europe’s heavyweights. Teams such as Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Chelsea continue to be linked with the forward.

Juventus, however, have also entered the conversation. The former Italian champions, who have been on the receiving end of his ire a few times, believe the Nigerian would transition seamlessly back into Serie A.

Also, he has a prolific history with Napoli, where he won the Capocannoniere and led the club to a historic Scudetto in 2023.

Why Juventus Need Victor Osimhen

Nigeria and Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen. Copyright: xSeskimphotox IMAGO

Juventus has regressed in recent years, looking like a shadow of the team that dominated Italian football with nine consecutive titles between 2012 and 2020.

By their lofty standards, this season has been a disappointment. Sitting fourth in the league standings with 64 points from 34 games, they remain in a precarious position.

Should they falter in the final four games of the campaign, they risk losing their Champions League spot to surging rivals like Como or AS Roma.

Ravanelli believes the root of the problem lies in the frontline. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport via Mundo Deportivo, he stated bluntly: “Juventus must go after Victor Osimhen at all costs.”

Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory against Fenerbahce. Copyright: ImagoxSeskimphotox G

Securing Osimhen will be a difficult task for the Bianconeri. Beyond the expected transfer fee—likely in the region of €100 million—there are complex hurdles in his contract.

There is a clause in Osimhen’s agreement requires a penalty payment to Napoli should he join another Italian club before 2027, making a return to Serie A via Turin a costly endeavor.