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Osimhen to Lille is 'step in the right direction' - Nwosu

Henry Nwosu believes Victor Osimhen’s move from Sporting Charleroi to Lille is a ‘right step in the right direction’.

On Thursday, the young striker completed his switch to the Great Danes from the Belgian First Division A club, penning a five-year deal with the French Ligue 1 side.

Lille secured the signature of the Nigeria international as a replacement for Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe, who joined Arsenal for a club-record £72million fee.

Nwosu is delighted with the transfer of the youngster, who notched 20 goals across all competitions for Charleroi last season, and believes the Stade Pierre-Mauroy outfit will help in his development.