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Nigeria international defender discusses Victor Osimhen summer transfer window.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey confirmed that his international teammate Victor Osimhen indeed desired a move to the Premier League before signing for Galatasaray.
What Bassey said
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The 27-year-old praised the former Napoli striker, lauding his incredible ambitions. He joked that he was happy that the Nigerian did not join the English top flight, as he dreaded going up against him.
“He’s unbelievable. What he does for the country, what he’s done in the UEFA Champions League, it’s amazing, you know,” Bassey told Stadium Astro.
“Deadly striker, I was kind of happy and sad at the same time that he didn’t come to the Premier League because I think it would’ve been good for him, but I’m happy I don’t have to play against him.
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“Yes, [we did discuss his Premier League aspirations], of course. He doesn’t give too much away, but he said he was interested in the Premier League.
“It’s a good league, the most watched league in the whole world, so most players would want to come to the Premier League or experience it at some point, but he’s at a massive club now, and he’s doing amazing.”
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Meanwhile, Bassey was at Ajax, and he knows what it feels like to desire a move to England. Osimhen was strongly linked with a move to Chelsea, but the deal never materialised and he joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan.
During winter that season, Manchester United reportedly made an approach, but he rejected it, as he preferred to complete the season with Cim-Bom. The Premier League suitors were not as forthcoming last summer before he joined the Super Lig champions permanently.