Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker has revealed that some of Europe’s top clubs opted out of signing Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen due to concerns about his character.
Before signing a four-year deal with the Turkish giants worth €75 million, the Nigerian international was one of the most sought-after players in Europe, with clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and others keen to secure his signature.
However, in response to the situation, Lineker stated during a conversation with The Rest is Football podcast that Osimhen’s character may have deterred those clubs from pursuing him.
“I saw Osimhen play several times against Leicester when they were in the Europa League,” the former Leicester City forward remarked.
“He was so impressive, and I’ve followed his career because of that. He was absolutely brilliant for Napoli. I mean, he was sensational.
“I do hear on the grapevine that a reason one or two of the clubs are a bit nervous is that he sometimes goes missing for a few days. So, there’s apparently a slight question mark regarding his character in that sense,” Lineker concluded.
