Former Super Eagles defender Godwin Okpara has thrown his weight behind Victor Osimhen’s proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain, saying the Nigerian striker would thrive at the French club and help them continue their dominance in European football.
Osimhen has been one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe this summer after a prolific season with Galatasaray, where he scored 22 goals and provided six assists across all competitions to help the Turkish club win the Super Lig.
Across two seasons at Rams Park, he has registered 59 goals and 16 assists in 74 appearances.
PSG, who have now won back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles, have been linked with the 27-year-old as they look to add a natural striker to their ranks. Okpara, who played for PSG during his career, believes the move makes sense for both parties.
“It will make them stronger. For him, going to PSG, he knows he has played in the French league and knows how everything goes,” Okpara told Footy Africa.
“It is a wonderful team for him, and it is a team that wants to win everything. It is a winning team.”
Okpara also pointed to Osimhen’s previous spell in France — where he scored 18 goals and provided five assists in a single season with Lille — as evidence that he can adapt and excel in Paris.
