Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed why the club passed on the opportunity to sign Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen.
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Following the 2022/23 season, the Super Eagles hitman's stocks were at an all-time high.
He had just come off winning Napoli's first Serie A title in 33 years, won the league's golden boot title and also led them to a UEFA Champions League quarter-final.
He was a hot commodity at the end of that season, and it coincided with Los Blancos bidding farewell to their legendary marksman Karim Benzema.
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He decided to call time on his career at the Santiago Bernabeu, and after Real relinquished their LALIGA and Champions League titles to Barcelona and Manchester City respectively, in what was an injury plagued campaign for the Frenchman, many fans wondered who Los Merengues would sign to replace their departed captain.
One of the names being touted was that of the Lagos native as he was rumoured to be of interest to the chiefs at Valdebebas. While Real may have had their eye on Osimhen, the Spanish outfit didn't even place an offer and their Italian manager has now revealed why.
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The 65-year-old told Arena Napoli: "No, because I think the club thought that Benzema's absence could be remedied by purchasing Bellingham."
