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Victor Osimhen’s transfer future has moved into sharper focus after Galatasaray placed a €150m valuation on the Nigerian striker, even as interest from some of Europe’s most powerful clubs intensifies around the 26 year old forward. Spanish outlet Diario AS reports that the Istanbul club view Osimhen as central to their long term sporting…
Victor Osimhen delivered a pointed message to the rest of the Turkish Süper Lig after scoring in Galatasaray’s derby victory over Fenerbahçe on Sunday, declaring that no opponent is capable of stopping him when the opportunity presents itself. The Nigerian striker, currently on loan at the Istanbul club from Serie A side Napoli, has…
A dominant 3-0 derby victory over Fenerbahçe was not enough to silence Galatasaray on Sunday — the Istanbul giants used the win to launch one of the most pointed attacks on match officiating seen in Turkish football this season. In a series of posts on social media platform X during the Süper Lig…
A late attempt to block Victor Osimhen from featuring in one of Turkey’s biggest fixtures has been dismissed, clearing the striker to play in this weekend’s high-stakes derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. Fenerbahçe had formally petitioned the Turkish Football Federation, arguing that the protective arm guard worn by Osimhen could endanger opposing players. The…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen says Galatasaray S.K. will approach their upcoming UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash against Liverpool F.C. with renewed confidence following a decisive Istanbul derby victory over Beşiktaş J.K.. The Turkish champions secured a 1–0 win in the derby on Saturday after Osimhen headed home the only goal of the…
Victor Osimhen has explained his “strange” decision to reject the captain’s armband during Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Antalyaspor. In a move that startled spectators on Sunday, 1 March 2026, the Nigerian striker refused the leadership role after stand-in captain Lucas Torreira was substituted in the 79th minute. With club captain Mauro Icardi on the bench…
Galatasaray’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is gearing up to spearhead his team’s charge into the UEFA Champions League round of 16, as the Turkish side defends a commanding 5-2 lead against Juventus in the second leg of their knockout play-off set for Turin on Wednesday. The match represents a pivotal moment for both clubs in…
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen added another chapter to his prolific career on Sunday, scoring his 200th professional goal in Galatasaray’s authoritative 4-0 defeat of Kayserispor, a result that further entrenched the Istanbul giants at the summit of the Turkish Super Lig. The Super Eagles striker converted a penalty in the 26th minute to double Galatasaray’s…
Victor Osimhen has etched his name into Galatasaray’s modern history, becoming the fastest player to score 50 goals for the Turkish giants since the year 2000. The Nigerian striker reached the landmark in just 59 appearances, setting a new club record, according to data from Transfermarkt. The feat underlines Osimhen’s explosive impact since arriving in…