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Barcelona urged to break bank for ‘elite striker’ Osimhen

Legendary Arsenal forward Thierry Henry has named Victor Osimhen among the elite strikers Barcelona need to make the step to the next level, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Barcelona forward believes

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February 21, 2026byThe Nation
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Legendary Arsenal forward Thierry Henry has named Victor Osimhen among the elite strikers Barcelona need to make the step to the next level, Soccernet.ng reports.

The former Barcelona forward believes his old club must sign an elite centre-forward if they want to return to the very top of European football.

“Barcelona need a real number 9. A top-level striker,” Henry told Sport as per Barca Blaugranes.

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“I am referring to formidable scorers such as Victor Osimhen, Erling Haaland or Harry Kane. Proven finishers, not prospects.”

 “When you have a talent like Lamine Yamal, who makes passes like that, you have to score. It’s simple. At this level, one chance is enough.

“I’ve seen games where too many chances were wasted. At Barcelona, that can’t happen. That’s what makes the difference between being competitive and being champion.”

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