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Osimhen opens Galatasaray goal account

Fola Badmus12 months ago12 months ago02 mins

Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen scored his first two goals for Galatasaray on Saturday and celebrated with a funny message: ‘Finally.’ The Nigeria international had delivered two assists in the first two appearances for Galatasaray but found the net for the first time with the Turkish club in a home league game against Kisampasa on Saturday. Osimhen hit twice in the opening 28 minutes, and after scoring the first one, he celebrated by showing a Galatasaray shirt with the word ‘finally’ written on it. The Napoli loanee also imitated a goal celebration of ex-Inter captain Mauro Icardi when the Argentinean netted the third goal for Gala at minute 34. Osimhen will remain on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli until the end of the season. Galatasaray’s vice president, İbrahim Hatipoğlu, said earlier this week that the Nigerian forward will stay at the club in the January transfer window despite rumours. Oismhen’s Napoli contract includes a €75m clause and expires in June 2027. The 25-year-old scored 76 goals in 133 games with the Partenopei.

Another Nigerian star joins Galatasaray

Fola Badmus12 months ago12 months ago01 mins

Super Falcons’ defender Oluwatosin Blessing Demehin has signed a one-year contract with Turkish Super League club Galatasaray. The new signed on makes it the second Nigerian on the bills of Galatasaray after Victor Osimhen’s loan move in August. “Grateful beyond measures. “A new chapter has begin,” wrote on her X handle on Monday. In a similar vein, Galatasaray Niaja fans page also wrote; “Naija we don sign another one oooo! una no go show am love!” Demehin competed in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and was also included in the 23-player Nigerian squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She had previously played for Rivers Angels and Stade de Reims of France.

Osimhen: Onyekuru lured me to Galatasaray

Fola Badmus1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

African footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen has revealed that Henry Onyekuru furnished him with necessary information before agreeing to Galatasaray move. The Nigeria striker has joined in a straight loan from Napoli with a break clause for January. He said upon signing his contract: “When I heard about Galatasaray’s interest, it was an easy decision for me. I knew how big Galatasaray was and how much of a family club it was. They have an incredible fan base. “Henry Onyekuru is my friend and he played for Galatasaray, he told me how big the club, the fans and the people here are. “So it was an easy decision for me. When I landed at the airport, the fans welcomed me with so much emotion that I felt very happy. “These things are important for a player. I want to do everything I can for them. “I can’t wait to start this project. I’m very excited.” On a reunion with former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens, he continued: “Dries Mertens was always with me when I played in Italy. He became a big brother to me. He is a person I respect a lot, I am excited to be teammates with him again. “I can’t wait to meet my teammates as soon as possible. I was already watching Galatasaray games. “I follow Mertens to see how he plays since he came here. I was following his development as a person and as a footballer. “The interactions of the players with the fans when they score goals and win games are also exciting. Now I hope our fans will support me after every goal. I can’t wait. “I say hello to the Galatasaray fans, Osimhen is here. Thank you very much for welcoming me at the airport. It was a great welcome.”

Osimhen pens Galatasaray loan deal

Fola Badmus1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has officially signed with Turkish giants Galatasaray. The deal, finalized today, sees Osimhen joining the club on a loan from Napoli. Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray comes after a challenging summer, during which negotiations with other clubs, including Al-Ahli and Chelsea, fell through. The 25-year-old forward will wear the number 45 jersey for Galatasaray and is set to play in the Turkish Süper Lig until June 2025. The Turkish club has agreed to cover his annual salary of €11 million for the duration of the loan. This move reunites Osimhen with former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens, who played a role in encouraging the transfer. Upon his arrival in Istanbul, Osimhen was warmly welcomed by Galatasaray fans, expressing his excitement about joining the club and his eagerness to contribute on the field.