Osimhen’s Napoli Exit Sparks Comparisons to Lukaku’s Former Teammate.

Victor Osimhen’s departure from Napoli at the start of the season marked the end of a turbulent four-year stint at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona. Once a fan favorite, the Nigerian striker saw his relationship with the club deteriorate, leading to a loan move to Turkish champions Galatasaray.

Despite his exit, Osimhen continues to be a focal point in football discussions, often compared to the world’s top strikers. Adding fuel to the debate, a former Real Madrid star has now named a player he believes is superior to Osimhen—and it’s none other than Romelu Lukaku’s former teammate.

The ex-Madridista highlighted this unnamed forward’s all-around game, consistency, and influence in decisive moments as qualities that set him apart. Speculation has since swirled around names like Lautaro Martínez, Lukaku’s former strike partner at Inter Milan, whose recent exploits have made him one of football’s most talked-about forwards.

While Osimhen aims to rebuild his career in Turkey, the comparisons underline the lasting impression he left at Napoli—and the high bar set for whoever follows in his footsteps.