Turkey: African Best welcomed in grandstyle

Published on: 03 September 2024

Super Eagles striker and reigning Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen received a grand welcome in Turkey in the early hours of Tuesday ahead of his loan move to the Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report.

Following his failed deadline-day move to Chelsea, Victor Osimhen has remained in the news after Antonio declared him unwanted in his squad, leaving many guessing what lies ahead of the superstar.

However, with the Turkish Super Lig transfer window still on, the Nigerian accepted to join Galatasaray on loan, keeping his dreams of remaining in Europe alive and his ambition of playing European football alive.

"Osimhen’s release clause will be €75m with Napoli option to extend until 2027. Loan move to Gala until June 2025, €9/10m salary covered. No buy option, no obligation," reports transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano via his X account.

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Osimhen's arrival kept so many fans awake through the night, and it looked like a carnival as fans at the Istanbul airport waited for the Nigerian International, in high spirit with music, and dances.

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Osimhen's eventual arrival left many fans in awe as they could not believe their sight, and luck having reigning Africa Player of the Year and 8th best player in the world in their rank.

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Osimhen will wear the number 99 jersey in Galatasaray.

 

Oluwayemi Omolagba

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