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Top Five Serie A Players Who Have Impressed So Far

October 10, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Top 5

It has been a fantastic start to the 2021-22 Serie A season so far and Napoli have been the standout performers with a perfect start to their campaign after seven games. Last season, we saw Juventus' reign at the top come to an end, after previously claiming nine consecutive Scudetto's, as Antonio Conte led Inter to their first Serie A win since 2010.

Victor Osimhen, as the Nigerian striker bagged a brace for Napoli on Thursday night to cancel a two-goal lead for Leicester in the Europa League opener

Leicester vs Napoli Player Ratings: Osimhen Stars in Thrilling Draw

September 17, 2021 Ashlee Kiddell Europa League, International Football, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Player Ratings, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen stole the headlines in a fantastic performance as he was the star man in a thrilling draw at the King Power Stadium. His brace cancelled out a two-goal Leicester lead in their opening fixture of Group C in the Europa League.

Victor Osimhen’s Napoli Transfer Details Investigated

August 3, 2021 Akhil Fisher Napoli, Serie A

Victor Osimhen has undergone a gradual development phase, since moving from Ligue 1 champions Lille, back in September 2020.

From The Scouting App: Analysis of Nigerian Talent Victor Osimhen

April 29, 2021 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, The Scouting App

Scouts from Napoli eyed Osimhen when he was at Wolfsburg, but since he evidently did not perform up to his standards, he was put away from any sort of transfer plans. Lille provided a stepping stone for the Nigerian as Napoli once again made their interest known.

Hirving Lozano Brace Helps Napoli Thrash Atalanta 4-1

October 17, 2020 Awais Khan Atalanta, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Napoli must have been awaiting their Round 4 matchup with anger and resentment. Gennaro Gattuso would have been seething from the harsh indictment received shelled out by Lega Serie A and the forfeit decision that robbed them of three points and gave Juventus points for appearing. The southerns ended up thrashing their northern rivals, thanks to a Hirving Lozano double.

Napoli grabbed the three points in Parma thanks to goals by Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne - the "usual suspects" among Gennaro Gattuso's lineup

Napoli Make Full Score In Parma with Usual Mertens, Insigne Goals

September 20, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Napoli, Parma, Serie A

The fireworks seen in the last part of the previous Serie A campaign seem to be a faint memory already as Parma and Napoli staged a dull show in their Serie A 2020-2021 opener at the Ennio Tardini Stadium. Napoli, however, grabbed the three points thanks to goals by Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne - the "usual suspects" among Gennaro Gattuso's players.

Here are the 10 top reasons why every football fan around the world should get himself a little taste of Serie A during the 2020-2021 season

The Top 10 Reasons To Follow The New Serie A Season

September 17, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Atalanta, Benevento, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Crotone, FIGC, Fiorentina, Genoa, Gonzalo Higuain, Hellas Verona, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Spezia, Transfer Market

Fans of Italian football are thrilled to finally kick off the action on the pitch once again, as the new Serie A season is about to start in the next coming days. Although calcio fanatics don't really need any new excuse to follow their favorite league, here are the 10 top reasons why every football fan around the world should try to get himself a little taste of the Italian game.

The Top 10 Serie A Players To Watch Out For Next Season

September 13, 2020 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

On the heels of one of the most unusual campaigns ever, Serie A is about to kick-start a brand new 2020-2021 season. But who will be the top protagonists on the field that the audience must keep an eye on? Although all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo, who remains the ultimate star of Serie A, here are the top 10 other players who are tipped to shine brightly during the season.

Victor Osimhen’s Journey From Lagos To The Napoli Big Stage

August 1, 2020 Kolade Daniel Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2019-2020, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Napoli announced the signing of Victor Osimhen from Lille. The fee is believed to be in the region of €60M and the Nigerian joins in a five-year deal. Make no mistake about it, that price is a bargain for his qualities and the Partenopei might have their hands on a potential world-beater. Osimhen’s story typifies the importance of hard work, belief, and good decisions.

“Shrewd Piece Of Business”- Napoli Summer Window Is Sorted

July 20, 2020 Kolade Daniel Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

It's no longer news that Lille hotshot Victor Osimhen is on the verge of completing a move to Napoli. After weeks of complications here and there including disputes with agents, a move might now be nearing completion. Just days ago, reliable sources from Nigeria close to Osimhen confirmed that a deal is almost completed.

Explosive Ligue 1 Striker Would Be Perfect Fit For Napoli

June 20, 2020 Kolade Daniel Calciomercato, Napoli, Serie A, Stickers Swapping, Transfer Market

Arkadiusz Milik could well be one of the players departing from Napoli this summer. With details over his contract still stalling as it stands, it's not far-fetched to think he'll be on his way out of the club. Should he leave, Lille's Victor Osimhen lies in wait as a potential candidate to lead the forward line under Gennaro Gattuso next season.

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