Victor Osimhen has more dreams to fulfil but for the time being, this is a rather special one he wishes to savour. The 24-year-old has been linked with the big hitters across Europe - including Manchester United and Bayern Munich - but this is a moment for the Nigerian to be present and take in.
His 52nd minute strike at the Dacia Arena - a moment of predatory instinct and pure feel - will be played over and over again for the many years to come. The wait has been long for Napoli; 33 years to be precise. Sampdoria, Milan, Juventus, Inter, Lazio and Roma have all had their days in the sun, but the Serie A trophy is now back in Naples - shining as bright as ever.
Osimhen's ruthless finish - sent soaring into the top left corner within seconds of landing at his feet - sent the thousands of supporters wild in Udine. And 840 kilometres south - back home - a festival of football and fireworks went long into the night; the streets painted blue and white. Fifty thousand fans had packed into the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium to watch the match be broadcast live and they were not left disappointed.
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There had been doubts over whether this would be the day, when Sandi Lovric broke the deadlock for Udinese on 13 minutes. But these occasions are when title-winning teams prove their credentials and big players tend to step up and deliver. In Osimhen, Napoli certainly have one of those. How much longer for, remains to be seen.
It is clear to see why this player is so highly sought after - a specimen of a centre-forward, with the physical profile and athletic qualities to worry any defender. His goals - 22 in Serie A - have played a huge part in Napoli's dominant campaign, with just three league games lost over the course of it. Combined, Osimhen and Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have contributed to a remarkable 59 goals in all competitions.
Post-match, Osimhen said: "I’m happy for all Napoli fans worldwide. No one deserves the Scudetto more than Neapolitans - more than us. I want to enjoy this moment for the rest of my life. Then after the season my other dreams can come. But for now, it’s not a time to talk about my other dreams. I wanted to win this.”
Harry Kane may well be Erik ten Hag's primary striker target this summer, but in Osimhen there is an alternative option which anyone would find hard to snub.
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