I know what I want to do with my career – Nigeria striker

Victor Osimhen is with the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire.

In Summary
  • He was a driving force in Napoli's historic third Scudetto win last season and emerged as one of the finest attacking talents in Europe.
  • "I already knew the next step I want to take," Osimhen said.
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen
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Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen claims he has already made up his mind regarding his future as speculations continue to swirl over a potential move to the English Premier League.

The 25-year-old who plies trade with Serie A side Napoli, is currently with the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations on Cote d'Ivoire.

Osimhen who has scored one goal so far at the Afcon, was a driving force in Napoli's historic third Scudetto win last season and emerged as one of the finest attacking talents in Europe.

Several European teams are searching for a potent attacking firepower.

Despite extending his contract with Napoli to end a possible January exit, he remains a target for most teams including Arsenal and Chelsea in the summer.

Ahead of his country's round of 16 clash with perennial rivals Cameroon on Saturday, Osimhen was asked about his future and he said.

"A rumour is going around about me linked with the Premier League," Osimhen said as quoted by the Daily Mail. "When you are one of the hottest strikers in the globe, you expect this kind of thing. 

"Of course, EPL is one of the biggest and best leagues in the whole world," he added.

The talismanic striker said he has been making his own decisions and a plan is already in place regarding his career.

"At Napoli, I just signed a new contract, I enjoy my time there, going through it with the team, and at the end of the season - I already made up my mind. 

"I know what I want to do with my career. Since I've started I've been the one taking my own decisions and everything's working out for me, even though when I started, it didn't go as well as planned, but I already had my plan.

"I already knew the next step I want to take."