Report: Why Lukaku rejected Osimhen's no 9 jersey at Napoli

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Romelu Lukaku has shown respect to Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen by rejecting the opportunity to take the forward jersey.

The Belgian joined Napoli on the final day of the transfer window as a replacement for wantaway striker Osimhen.

Osimhen’s transfer move to Chelsea was the biggest news this summer, but the move later failed to materialise.

Following the failed move to Chelsea, Napoli excluded Osimhen’s name from the team list for the season.

Lukaku respects Osimhen

Romelu Lukaku joined Napoli at the end of the summer transfer window and turned down the chance to wear Victor Osimhen's No. 9 shirt.

According to reports from Tuttonapoli and Il Mattino, Lukaku declined Napoli's invitation to wear the No. 9 shirt out of respect for Osimhen.

Everyone seemed to believe that the Nigerian international still owned the No. 9 shirt even if he is not on the Serie A team.

The 31-year-old opted for the number 11 jersey, which he was seen wearing during his debut against Parma.

Lukaku's Napoli career got off to a great start against Parma as he scored an equaliser to kickstart a comeback for his team.

He scored in the 92nd minute, giving Napoli a lead that lasted until Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa's 96th-minute victory. 

Napoli went on to seal a 2-1 victory over Parma in the Serie A, making it their second win in a row.


Football fans have called on the reigning African Player of the Year to join a Nigerian club.

The potential move of Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray has sparked reactions from Nigerian football fans, with some expressing their disappointment and frustration.

Some fans have even suggested that nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba should consider signing the reigning African Player of the Year.

Victor Osimhen has been offered an escape route to Galatasaray on loan after he was linked to Chelsea, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia, but none materialised.

Chelsea and Al Ahli came closest to signing Osimhen after lodging deadline-day bids, but they were unable to agree a deal with the player and his club, respectively.

Unfortunately, the failure to secure a move away from Napoli puts Osimhen in a precarious position, with the Nigerian striker risking six months without first-team action after being excluded from the Partenopei’s squad for the season.

Meanwhile, some football fans have called the reigning African Player of the Year to join a Nigerian Club after the disappointment and frustration of joining top European clubs.


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