Nigeria’s Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has expressed his happiness at Galatasaray amid ongoing speculation surrounding his future ahead of the summer window.
The former Lille star enjoyed an outstanding campaign with the Yellow-Reds, scoring 22 goals and registering eight assists in 33 appearances across all competitions.
His remarkable performances played a key role in helping Galatasaray successfully defend their league crown while also fueling speculation over his future at Rams Park.
The former African footballer of the year has since been linked with a number of European heavyweights, including Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Speaking about his future plans, Osimhen said he is content at Galatasaray, but he’s not ruling out any possibilities regarding the next step in his career.
For me, I am happy there,” Osimhen said via a video posted by Pooja.
So, that’s the most important thing, but you never know what the future might bring.
The prolific striker also reflected on his favorite goal in Galatasaray colors, selecting the spectacular bicycle kick he scored against Antalyaspor in October 2024.
According to Osimhen, the acrobatic effort remains his standout moment because of its quality and the significance of the victory.
“It was when I first joined. I scored a bicycle kick against Antalyaspor. We won the match,” he said.
The spectacular strike helped Galatasaray cruise to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Antalyaspor during Osimhen’s early days in Istanbul after joining the club on loan from Napoli.
Meanwhile, Turkish journalist Levent Tüzemen has shared details of a conversation he had with Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek regarding the future of Victor Osimhen.
One of the key questions heading into the summer transfer window is where the player will continue his career.
Tüzemen revealed that when he asked Özbek about Osimhen’s situation, the club president made it clear that the striker is not for sale.
“I asked Dursun Özbek about Osimhen; he said, ‘Regardless of what offer comes in, I won’t sell him. We’re aiming for our 27th championship,” he said on the Libero TV YouTube channel, via habersarikirmizi.
They said their goal is to reach the top 8 in Europe, or even the semi-finals. The team will be built accordingly.”
Osimhen joined the Lions on a permanent deal last summer and has a contract with the Istanbul club until the end of the 2028-29 season.
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