Osimhen Explains Why He Chose Galatasaray Ahead Of Other Clubs

Osimhen Explains Why He Chose Galatasaray Ahead Of Other Clubs

Sampson Adedeji

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has revealed why he opted to return to the Turkish giants despite receiving lucrative offers from several top European and Middle Eastern clubs, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The Nigerian international was one of the most sought-after forwards during the summer transfer window, with Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, and Al-Hilal all registering strong interest in his signature.

However, the 26-year-old eventually sealed a permanent move to Galatasaray from Napoli a decision he says was guided by the love and respect he felt from the club.

“I already knew in my heart where I wanted to be. They valued me here,” Osimhen said in his post-match interview following Galatasaray’s 3-1 victory over Çaykur Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.

“My club, my fans… There is a really special understanding within this team. Whether a player starts or comes from the bench, everyone is respected here. That means a lot to me.”

Osimhen also admitted that turning down financially attractive deals was not easy.

“The difficult part was the financial side. I received some big offers, offers from big clubs. It would be a lie to say I wasn’t interested. But at the end of the day, I’m happy to be at Galatasaray,” he added.