Victor Osimhen’s Move to Galatasaray Sparks Praise from Football Fans
Nigerian football fans have welcomed the news of Victor Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray Football Club in Turkey, with many praising the move as a positive step for the player’s career. Osimhen, a sensational striker, left Napoli FC of Italy to join the Turkish side, and fans believe the move will allow him to play active football.
Femi Adefesoon, a sports broadcaster, noted that while Galatasaray may be a less competitive league than Italy, the move will give Osimhen the opportunity to play in the Europa League, showcasing his skills to his new team. "If he had remained in Italy, it would have been a terrible decision, where he would be sidelined and forced to train with the junior team," Adefesoon said.
Kelechi Bernard, a sports journalist, agreed that the deadline move was a welcome development, allowing Osimhen to escape a toxic situation at Napoli and paving the way for future moves to better clubs. "It appears that he was no longer wanted in Napoli, and with the way they handled his transfer, it was the right decision for him to leave," Bernard said.
Emefieh Nkem, an Osimhen fan, pointed out that the player’s follower count on Instagram has increased by 100,000 since joining Galatasaray, with his total followers now standing at 4.4 million. "He is set to return to playing in the Europa league after being banished from Napoli’s first team by new coach Antonio Conte. Life would have been terrible for the current Africa’s player of the year if he had stayed for the 2024/2025 season with Napoli FC," Nkem said.
Osimhen received an official welcome ovation upon his arrival in Turkey, and Galatasaray concluded his deal before the transfer deadline, outbidding Chelsea and Saudi Pro League side to secure his signature.
