‘I’m Happy About My Move To Galatasaray’ – Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen has expressed his satisfaction with his decision to join Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, emphasizing that he wanted to take control of his own future.

Reflecting on his drawn-out summer transfer saga, the Nigerian striker explained how Napoli made efforts to offload him to Al-Ahli and Chelsea late in the transfer window. While Chelsea had long been his preferred destination, their offer fell short of expectations.

The 25-year-old revealed that he was ready to stay at Napoli for another three or four months and wait for a move to one of his suitors in January. However, he felt a sense of relief when the Galatasaray offer came through.

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“I had plans to stay there and wait for three or four months and leave in January, but I think for me it was fair also to stay there because I wouldn’t let anyone decide for me,” Osimhen told Turkish media, including TRT Spor, from the Galatasaray training centre.

“It was important for me to stay there since I didn’t get the deserved move that I really preferred.

“When I received the call from the Galatasaray coach, it was really convincing. He said what he wanted to do this season and what he wanted to achieve. I could see what he had set for himself as a man, a coach, and a father. I think I fit in with this plan, and coming to a team with already a lot of quality players with great ambition was easy to come to as a footballer.

“When I came, I could see how serious Galatasaray are as a club. For me, it was the right decision, but also for my family and my daughter. Coming to a city like Istanbul, one of the best in the world. It was easy. So far, so good. I’m really happy about my decision. I want to contribute and win something important here.