Former Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has drawn comparisons between Victor Osimhen and the club’s former striker, Diego Costa.

Petit, who also played for Arsenal, described Osimhen as a fighter, much like Costa.

The Nigerian forward has been strongly linked with a summer move to Chelsea and Arsenal.

Osimhen is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli.

Speaking to GOAL, Petit expressed some concerns about Osimhen’s personality and character.

“My concerns with Victor Osimhen would be with his personality and character. It can be a great asset to a team if it fits in well, but it might also be challenging in certain teams.”

“We all know his abilities and what he brings to a team—he can score goals and add character.”

He further added:

“In that sense, he reminds me of Diego Costa. He’s a fighter.”

Osimhen is currently in the Super Eagles camp in Kigali as Nigeria prepares to face Rwanda in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday.