Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has opened up on his love for Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.

The Napoli striker has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge following a stunning season in Italy where he has scored 25 goals in all competitions.

Osimhen told Daily Mail: “I have always supported Drogba and I have huge love and admiration for him.

“I remember when he scored the equaliser in the 2012 Champions League Final, an amazing header, and the way I celebrated was as though I had scored the goal. My friends knew I was obsessed with Drogba.

“When I scored 10 goals and won the Golden Boot at the Under-17 World Cup in 2015, one of the Nigeria staff showed me a tweet from Drogba.

“It said ‘Congratulations Victor. I wish you all the best for the future.’ I was shocked.

“I never believed someone like Didier Drogba would tweet those words to a young aspiring striker. It gave me a whole new motivation to succeed.

“Trust me, he has been so helpful. One morning last year I woke up and checked my Instagram, and found messages to me from him, complimenting me, but saying I still had a long way to go. It’s amazing to be in contact with him.

“I try to model my game on his and there are a lot of things I can take from his game and add to my own, so there is nothing better for a young player.

“He’s a hero in his country, he’s played to the highest level, won a lot and made African youngsters dream.

“He’s a busy man but whenever he sees my messages on Instagram he replies immediately. It’s a great feeling.”