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Victor Osimhen has revealed the circumstances surrounding his loan move from Napoli to Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Victor Osimhen has revealed that he was prepared to wait until January to leave Napoli until a convincing call from Galatasaray's coach sealed his move to the Turkish giants.
The 25-year-old was determined to control his own destiny and not be bullied into a transfer to satisfy Napoli's wishes.
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12:50 - 17.10.2024
‘I don't care’ - Victor Osimhen insist he is not chasing top scorer award at Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen has stated that he is more on the team's success rather than pursuing personal glory at Galatasaray.
Osimhen on Galatasaray loan move
"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 explained in an interview with Turkish media TRT Spor.
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However, Galatasaray's coach changed Osimhen's mind with a persuasive phone call.
"When I received the call from the Galatasaray coach, it was really convincing," Osimhen said.
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"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 this plan, and coming to a team with already a lot of quality players with great ambition, as a footballer it was easy to come."
The 25-year-old has hit the ground running at Galatasaray, scoring two goals and providing four assists in his first four games.
Both goals came in the thrilling 3-3 draw against Kasımpasa, reminding everyone of his elite-level goalscoring.
The Super Eagles striker is currently nursing a muscle injury but is expected to return to action in the next few weeks.
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