[77449] The Victor Osimhen transfer storm: Contradictions in Turkish media reports
[77449] The Victor Osimhen transfer storm: Contradictions in Turkish media reports
Speculations surrounding the future of Nigerian star Victor Osimhen continue to swirl, as statements from the Nigerian national team coach raise questions about a possible departure from Galatasaray.
Drama surrounding the future of Victor Osimhen
Contradictory reports are coming out of Turkey regarding the future of Nigerian star Victor Osimhen. According to the channel GALATASARAY BAŞAKŞEHİR CANLI, which is associated with the team's fans, advanced negotiations are underway in which Barcelona is prepared to pay 18 million euros in annual salary to the player, while it attempts to bridge the payment gap with Galatasaray, which is demanding a significant sum of about 120 million euros.
On the other hand, GALATASARAY BAŞAKŞEHİR CANLI presents the club's defensive line, according to which "Galatasaray has no intention to sell him at the moment," and notes that if a team is interested in him, it must pay at least 150 million euros.
Speculations intensified after official statements by the coach of the Nigerian national team. As reported on GündemX and TGRT HABER, the coach confirmed that Osimhen was released from the squad due to "the possibility of a transfer" and that he is "on his way to change clubs." The coach emphasized that he preferred for the player to stay at his parent club so he would not risk injury while he is not 100% fit.
As of now, there is ambiguity among media outlets as to whether this is an imminent transfer or negotiation tactics, with sources close to the club emphasizing that the final decision rests solely with the Galatasaray management.