Super Eagles Star Set to Reunite With Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray
- Former Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is ready to welcome a Super Eagles star to Galatasaray for the 2025/26 season
- The Turkish champions are strengthening their squad for the Super Lig and the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League
- Galatasaray have been drawn with Copenhagen, Monaco, Union Saint-Gilloise, Qarabag, Athletic Club, Newcastle United, Pafos, and Kairat Almaty in Pot 4 for the UCL
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Galatasaray is currently on the radar of Victor Osimhen's teammate in the Super Eagles squad.
The Sarı-Kırmızılılar signed Osimhen permanently after spending last season on loan, but opted to sign him permanently for a record-breaking €75 million from Napoli.
The transfer of the 2023 CAF Player of the Year includes €40 million upfront and €35 million in installments by 2026, plus a 10% sell-on clause, which is a record-breaking transfer for Turkish football.
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Osimhen scored 37 goals, provided eight assists in 41 appearances, guiding the club to win the Super Lig and Turkish Cup.
Galatasaray to land Super Eagles player in Turkey
Galatasaray have shown interest in Nigerian international Raphael Onyedika following their inability to land Yves Bissouma.
According to Soccernet, the Super Lig champions have tabled a €5 million loan fee plus a compulsory purchase option of €15 million for next season, while Club Brugge is demanding a total of €25 million.
The Turkish Super Cup winners are in the market for Monaco's Wilfred Singo after capturing a former Manchester City player, Leroy Sane.
Galatasaray are not relenting in the market and also intend to strengthen other key positions, including signing a centre-back and a goalkeeper after Fernando Muslera’s exit.
Onyedika has reportedly accepted the offer, and the Belgian club has begun talks over the possible transfer, per scoreNigeria.
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Onyedika shines against Rangers
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika was on duty as Club Brugge thrashed Rangers 6-0 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
Onyedika made one assist in the game, providing 96% pass accuracy on 85 passes, winning three out of five duels.
With the performance of the midfielder, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will have a selection headache ahead of next month's qualifiers.
Nigeria is set to face Rwanda and South Africa in a must-win match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
His consistency at Club Brugge will be a huge advantage for him as he is set to take the place of Leicester City legend Wilfred Ndidi.
The Super Eagles are currently sitting in fourth place with seven points from six matches, per TnTSports.
The three-time AFCON winners managed to win one match against Rwanda when Victor Osimhen returned to the team, scoring a brace.
Osimhen convinces Man City player to join Galatasaray
Legit.ng earlier reported that Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has reportedly contacted a defender of Nigerian descent to join him at the Turkish club this summer.
The club is targeting Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji as a priority centre-back signing, as they want to compete on all fronts this season.
Source: Legit.ng
