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Carlo Ancelotti explains why Real Madrid didn’t sign Nigerian star Victor Osimhen

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has explained why the European champions did not pursue the signing of Victor Osimhen last summer, despite him being a major target for the club.

Los Blancos were among several clubs interested in Osimhen, who had an outstanding 2022/23 season with Napoli, scoring 26 goals in 32 league appearances and playing a crucial role in their title-winning campaign.

Osimhen was considered a potential replacement for Karim Benzema, who departed for Saudi club Al Ittihad. However, the move did not materialize.

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Ancelotti, speaking to Radio Serie A, stated, “No, we didn’t sign Osimhen because the club believed that Benzema’s absence could be addressed by acquiring Jude Bellingham.”

The 25-year-old forward, originally from Edo, is expected to leave Napoli this summer.

Source: LIB

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