'African Star Has Head Of A 40-Year-Old'

Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has praised Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, saying is very mature for his age.

The 21-year-old striker joined the Italian giants from Lille for a reported €70 million ((R1.3 billion) earlier in this transfer window, and made his official debut for the club on the weekend.

With Osimhen coming on as a second-half substitute in Napoli's 2-0 away win over Parma on Sunday afternoon, Gattuso has since admitted he has been impressed with the forward's attitude, saying he operates like a much more experienced player.

"I was struck by Osimhen's serious attitude," he said, according to Reuters.  

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"He hasn't forgotten where he came from and the sacrifices he made.

"He built himself up on his own, and I congratulate him for his will and desire.

"He is a young lad with the head of a 40-year-old, I hope he doesn't make mistakes, and doesn't change his attitude."

Osimhen scored 18 goals and assisted a further six strikes in 38 matches for Lille last season.

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