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Replacing ‘exceptional’ Napoli striker Osimhen will be difficult - Lille new signing David

Lille new signing Jonathan David believes it will be difficult to replace ‘exceptional’ Napoli striker Victor Osimhen at the club.

The Canadian young striker joined the Stade Pierre-Mauroy outfit from Belgian First Division A side Gent this summer for a reported fee of €32 million as a direct replacement for the Nigeria international.

Osimhen made a significant impact during his one-year stay with the French side, having teamed up with the club from Sporting Charleroi.

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The forward scored 18 goals and provided six assists in 38 appearances across all competitions which saw him win a number of individual accolades including the club’s Player of the Season award.