Professional footballer Jude Ighalo has come forward to defend his younger colleague Victor Osimhen amid the wave of criticism he has been facing due to his recent failed transfer. Ighalo, a seasoned player with vast experience in the football world, felt compelled to speak out in support of Osimhen, who has been under intense scrutiny following the unsuccessful transfer.
It would be recalled that Victor Osimhen, one of Nigeria's brightest football talents, was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea and even received a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli during the transfer window. Despite the high expectations and extensive negotiations, no deal was ultimately finalized, leaving many fans and commentators disappointed.
As a result of the failed transfer, Osimhen has found himself in a difficult position. He has been excluded from Napoli’s first squad, with his iconic jersey number reassigned to Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku. This development has only added to the frustration and disappointment surrounding Osimhen’s situation.
Jude Ighalo, understanding the pressures and challenges that come with being a professional footballer, expressed his sadness over the harsh criticisms Osimhen has received from his own countrymen. He highlighted that many of these critics are quick to judge without truly understanding the complexities of the situation or what really transpired behind the scenes.
In his heartfelt statement, Ighalo reminded everyone that no human being is perfect and that making mistakes is a part of life. He shared that after speaking with Osimhen, he could sense the pain and disappointment in the young forward’s voice due to the way he has been treated. However, Ighalo remains confident in Osimhen’s resilience and believes that he will come back stronger from this challenging period.
His words: “No human being is perfect and we have all made mistakes in life, but seeing comments about this young man from his own country people makes me sad, without even knowing what happened. I spoke to him and I can feel the pain in his voice, the way he’s been treated. This young man plays with his heart and pains for his country... hmm it’s well, he will be back stronger. We learn every day in life… happy new month to y’all.”
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