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Victor Osimhen has teased a potential summer switch to the Premier League by admitting he is ready for the 'next step'.
The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Napoli in 2024 following four successful seasons in Italy.
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Chelsea and Arsenal have been touted as two possible destinations, with the Nigeria international recently confirming his desire to play in England in the future.
And Osimhen - currently playing at the Africa Cup of Nations - has admitted he has already made his mind up regarding his next career choice.
Teasing that a move to England could happen this summer, he told CBS Sports,: "The rumour is going around about me linked with the Premier League.
"But of course, when you are one of the hottest strikers on the globe, you can expect this type of thing.
"The EPL is one of the biggest - and best - leagues in the world.
"For me, I am at Napoli. I just signed a new contract, I am enjoying my time there, going through it with the team.
"At the end of the season, I have already made up my mind, I already know what I want to do with my career.
"Since I've started, I've been the one making my own decisions and everything is working out well with me, even though when I started it didn't go so well as planned.
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"But I already have my plan, I already know what I want to do - the next step I want to take.
"So for now, I just want to finish the season strong, go relax somewhere with my daughter, think about my life.
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"And then finally, come up with the decision that I've already made."
Osimhen spearheaded Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years last term as he banged in 26 goals in 32 top-flight matches.
Injuries have scuppered his campaign so far, but he has still found the back of the net eight times in 18 matches.
