{"id":3719,"date":"2026-10-29T20:01:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T20:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/29\/borriello-urges-juventus-to-sign-osimhen-to-lead-frontline-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T20:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T20:01:35","slug":"borriello-urges-juventus-to-sign-osimhen-to-lead-frontline-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/29\/borriello-urges-juventus-to-sign-osimhen-to-lead-frontline-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Borriello urges Juventus to sign Osimhen to lead frontline \u2013 Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Italy international Marco Borriello has backed Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen<\/a> as a potential signing for Juventus<\/a>, urging the Serie A club to recruit a world-class centre-forward as it seeks to re-establish itself among Europe\u2019s elite.\n<\/p>\n

Osimhen, who currently plays for Turkish champions Galatasaray, has emerged as a possible candidate for Juventus as the Italian club looks to strengthen its attacking options.\n<\/p>\n

Read Also: Revealed: Why Juventus can\u2019t sign Osimhen despite long-standing interest<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cI want a great number nine. Osimhen? Maybe. He\u2019s strong; he knows Serie A and Spalletti. But beyond Osimhen, we need a top-level striker,\u201d Borriello, a member of AC Milan\u2019s 2007 UEFA Champions League-winning squad, told La Gazzetta dello Sport.\n<\/p>\n

Osimhen previously played for Napoli, where he established himself as one of Europe\u2019s most prolific centre-forwards. He scored 76 goals and provided 18 assists in 133 appearances across all competitions for the club.<\/p>\n

Read Also: The \u2018anti-Italy\u2019 clause delaying Victor Osimhen\u2019s move to Juventus<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

The Nigerian international played a pivotal role in Napoli\u2019s Serie A title triumph in the 2022\/23 season, helping the club win the league for the first time in 33 years.\n<\/p>\n

Borriello highlighted Osimhen\u2019s physical strength and familiarity with Italian football as qualities that could make him a suitable option for Juventus.\n<\/p>\n

The striker also previously worked under Luciano Spalletti at Napoli, when the Italian coach led the club to the league title.\n<\/p>\n

Osimhen has made an impressive start to the current campaign, recording nine goals and three assists in nine appearances for Galatasaray.<\/p>\n

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Head of Sports at BusinessDay Media, a seasoned Digital Content Producer, and FIFA\/CAF Accredited Journalist with over a decade of sports reporting.Has a deep understanding of the Nigerian and global sports landscape and skills in delivering comprehensive and insightful sports content.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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