Ajax manager John Heitinga has likened Nigeria's Victor Osimhen to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba and AC Milan great Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as his team prepares to face Galatasaray in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash in Amsterdam, Soccernet.ng reports .
Osimhen has built a fearsome reputation across Europe after successful stints with Lille, Napoli , and now Galatasaray , where his physical strength, pace, and direct attacking style have drawn comparisons to Drogba. Even Victor Osimhen has often spoken fondly of the positive influence Drogba had on his career as a young boy growing on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria.
However, Heitinga's remarks is the first time a prominent technical director has drawn parallels between Osimhen and Ibrahimovic a player renowned for his audacious skill, leadership, and longevity.