Clinton Njie Draws Comparisons to Samuel Eto’o as He Shines for Lyon
Clinton Njie has been one of the breakout stars of the season for Olympique Lyonnais, impressing fans and club officials alike with his dynamic performances. The Cameroonian striker has been in scintillating form, scoring five goals and providing six assists, making him one of Lyon’s key contributors this season.
His performances have certainly caught the eye of OL president Jean-Michel Aulas, who took to Twitter to shower praise on the young forward. Aulas went as far as comparing Njie to Cameroonian football legend Samuel Eto’o, suggesting that the Lyon striker could follow in the footsteps of the former Barcelona and Inter Milan star.
“Clinton is a great player, so young… the future Eto’o,” Aulas wrote on Twitter, further elevating Njie’s status at the club.
Njie’s rise has been one of the bright spots for Lyon this season, and with the comparisons to Eto’o, it’s clear that many see a bright future ahead for the young forward, who could well become a key figure for both Lyon and Cameroon in the years to come.