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  • Updated: July 25, 2020

Victor Osimhen: 9 Things You Might Not Know About Napoli's Reported Imminent No.9

Victor Osimhen: 9 Things You Might Not Know About Napoli's R

Napoli have agreed an initial €60m fee with Lille of France for Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen according to fresh multiple credible reports online.

The transfer situation of the African star has been in force for weeks now, with the latest rumour coming from Italy saying he will be handed jersey number 9 - presently worn by 'unfit' Spanish striker, Fernando Llorente.

Liverpool had been linked with the 21-year-old Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) bronze medalist, but he now looks set for a move to Serie A to team up with Gennaro Gattuso's men in a deal which could be worth upwards to to €81m.

AllNews shares with you nine interesting facts about the highly-rated frontman which you possibly might have not heard of read before.

Check out the fascinating information about Osimhen below:

- Victor Osimhen, from Edo state, grew up in Olusosun, a small community around Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, South-West Nigeria. The Olusosun landfill is a 100-acre dump - the largest in Africa, and one of the largest in the world.

- Osimhen means 'God is good' in the native Ishan dialect. Indeed, God has been good to the Nigerian!

- Osimhen hawked sachet water, otherwise known as pure water, and other household commodities on the streets for his family's survival.

- Osimhen was once managed by his father, Late Pa Patrick Osimhen. In 2015, Pa Patrick  (who died in May, 2020) handed over the responsibility to French agent, Oliver Noah, of Noga Sports Management.

- In 2015, Osimhen set a new record, becoming the top-scorer ever in a single edition of FIFA's Under-17 World Cup. His 10 goals also earned him the Under-17 World Cup Golden Boot. He still holds that record.

- Osimhen is single. He had at least one relationship in the past, but has not been previously engaged. As per AllNews findings, he has no children.

READ ALSO: Osimhen Transfer: Nigerian Striker Agrees Deal To Join Napoli

- According to Celebs Money, Osimhen's net worth as of this year is between $100,000 to $1M. His major source of income is of course, soccer.

- His father who died earlier this year, wanted him to become a medical doctor, but for the athlete, football is "what I wanted; this is what I was born for". He started his career at the Ultimate Strikers Academy, Lagos.

- While at Wolfsburg in the German league, he shared dressing room with stars as Mario Gomez, Divock Origi and Josuha Guilavogui.

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