Nigeria starlet, Victor Osimhen was on Thursday officially presented as a player of Bundesliga side, Vfl Wolfsburg at the team’s training camp in La Manga, Germany.
The striker who inspired the Golden Eaglets to win the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup where he also scored record 10 goals to clinch the adidas Golden Boot later featured for the national U-20 and U-23 teams.
VfL Wolfsburg’s Sporting Director, Olaf Rebbe told the club’s website that the product of Ultimate Strikers of Lagos, merits a contract with The Wolves.
“We have been intensively observing Victor’s development over a long period and we were able to secure the signing in spite of interest from big clubs from abroad. Victor‘s profile totally fits into our philosophy of not only developing talented young players from within the club, but also binding foreign players to VfL in the long-term,” Rebbe said.
Also speaking, Wolfsburg’s head coach, Valerien Ismael said Osimhen possesses attributes of a potent striker.
“Although just 18, Victor already possesses great presence in attack. He has a good eye for goal and is fast for a lad of his height. He does need to build up a bit physically and get used to how football is played in Germany, but we intend to help him take those steps,” Valerien stated.
An elated Osimhen later told journalists that he needs time to prove his mettle in Wolfsburg.
“I’d like to thank the coach and the sporting director for having me here, giving me this chance and for believing in me. Wolfsburg is the right place for me to get my career started. It’s up to me to give something back now. To do that, I must work hard and learn.
“My team-mates are all very friendly to me and tell me lots about the club. When I’m needed, I want to help the team, but I am a young player and I can wait until my time comes,” said Osimhen who underwent a knee surgery late last year.
It will be recalled that the Edo State-born player scored on his debut for the German side in a charity match last October against Regionalliga outfit, Lupo Martini.
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