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Legendary Nigerian playmaker Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has shared a candid perspective on the continued switch saga involving Napoli’s star striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng experiences.
After Osimhen was entangled in switch drama with Chelsea and Al Ahli on deadline day, Okocha’s phrases have struck a chord, particularly in gentle of the monetary points {of professional} soccer.
The previous Tremendous Eagles captain, who dazzled followers throughout Europe earlier than retiring in 2008, highlighted that his major motivation for enjoying soccer was to uplift his life and people of his household.
Okocha’s feedback come at a important second for Osimhen, who confronted a significant resolution in his profession — whether or not to remain in Europe or transfer to the Center East for an eye-watering wage.
Osimhen reportedly rejected Chelsea’s supply of a contract value €4 million per season, plus a further €4 million in bonuses.
The Nigerian ahead didn’t additionally attain an settlement with Al Ahli regardless of the Saudi Arabian membership’s supply dwarfing Chelsea’s.
Al Ahli have been reportedly prepared handy Osimhen a staggering £33.6 million (€40 million) per season, tax-free. This huge monetary package deal interprets to £646,154 per week, presenting a life-changing alternative for the 25-year-old striker.
In a viral clip, Okocha made his stance clear.
Talking in Igbo, the previous PSG hero emphasised (translated), “I learnt early sufficient that trophies don’t pay college charges. Cash pays college charges.
“So it’s the cash I used to be after as a result of I would like to raised my neighborhood. I wanted to alter my life and that of my household. I got here from a poor background.
“But when the trophy comes whereas enjoying for the cash, it’s a bonus.”
Here is Jay Jay Okocha saying that an important factor for him whereas he was enjoying professional soccer was to make cash to raised his life, that of his household and neighborhood. He mentioned that to him, successful a trophy or an award was simply bonus. Osimhen must take a cue from Jay Jay. pic.twitter.com/5Tb5O53lgU
— Bros IK (@bros_aik) August 30, 2024
Because the Saudi switch window stays open till September 2, Osimhen’s future hangs within the stability.
Ought to he keep at Napoli, the place his relationship with the membership has soured, he might discover himself sidelined till January.
