Tag: Osimhen
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Transfer: Osimhen names player that convinced him to join Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen has revealed that he spoke with his former Napoli teammate, Dries Mertens before deciding to move to Galatasaray on loan. Osimhen on Monday agreed to spend the 2024/25 season loan at the Turkish Super Lig champions. The Nigeria international, who arrived Istanbul on Tuesday morning was met by a rapturous reception at the…
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Transfer: Crazy – Man City’s Gundogan reacts as Victor Osimhen joins Galatasaray
Manchester City midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan, has branded Victor Osimhen’s move from Napoli to Galatasaray as “crazy”. The news of Osimhen’s loan agreement with the Turkish club was broken by transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on social media. Gundogan, who has Turkish roots, simply commented and said: “wow… crazy”. Osimhen is set to sign a one-year loan…
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Transfer: Galatasaray fans mob Victor Osimhen after arrival from Naples [VIDEO]
Victor Osimhen was mobbed by Galatasaray fans at the Istanbul Airport, as he arrived in the country ahead of completing a loan move from Napoli. Before the 25-year-old left Italy via a private jet, images of a crowd waiting for him at the airport began to surface on social media. When Osimhen eventually touched down…
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Transfer: Napoli forces Victor Osimhen to sign new deal before leaving to Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen will have to sign a new contract with Napoli, before leaving on loan to Galatasaray, according to Football Italia. The Nigerian striker is on the verge of joining the Turkish side on a dry loan. This means there is no option or obligation to buy. However, Galatasaray will cover his €11m annual salary.…
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Transfer: Details of Victor Osimhen’s move from Napoli to Galatasaray revealed
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, is close to sealing a one-year loan move to Galatasaray. Osimhen failed to sign for a top European club this summer and has been excluded from the Serie A club’s squad. With no way back for the Nigerian under Napoli manager Antonio Conte, he is now considering the few options left…
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Transfer: Europa League club planning to sign Victor Osimhen for four months
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen could still seal a move away from the Serie A club this summer. A Europa League club is reportedly looking to sign Osimhen on a four-month loan deal. The 26-year-old has been frozen out at Napoli, after he failed to seal a move to Chelsea. According to Nigerian broadcast journalist Onyebuchi…
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Serie A: Napoli makes u-turn on giving Osimhen’s No. 9 shirt number to Lukaku
Napoli have made a u-turn on handing Victor Osimhen’s no.9 shirt to new signing Romelu Lukaku. The Serie A club had initially listed Lukaku as their new no.9 on the club’s official website. This followed the collapse of Osimhen’s proposed move to Chelsea on transfer deadline day. However, before their league fixture against Parma at…
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Transfer: He’s in pains – Ighalo slams Nigerians over Victor Osimhen’s failed Napoli exit
Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has slammed at Nigerians over their comments on social media, after Victor Osimhen failed to seal a move away from Napoli. Osimhen has been frozen out at the Serie A club following the collapse of transfer talks with Chelsea. The situation led to mixed reactions from fans on the…
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Serie A: Antonio Conte expresses regrets over Osimhen
Napoli manager, Antonio Conte has expressed regret over the club’s failure to sell Victor Osimhen this summer. The Italian also appeared to confirm he has no plans to reintegrate the Nigeria international in the squad. Conte spoke about the Osimhen situation after he led his side to a 2-1 win over Parma with Osimhen’s replacement,…
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Transfer: Napoli strip Victor Osimhen of no.9 shirt, give it to Lukaku
Serie A club, Napoli, have stripped Victor Osimhen of the no.9 shirt amid his failed move to Chelsea. Osimhen’s shirt will now be worn by Romelu Lukaku this season. Lukaku was signed by the Serie A club to replace the Nigerian striker, with the hope that he would move the other way to Stamford Bridge.…