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The agent that facilitated Victor Osimhen's move to Galatasaray, George Gardi, explained how the Turkish champions made the move happen.
Victor Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, was unable to help his client secure a desired move before the close of the European transfer window. The Nigeria international eventually landed a move to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, and according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the move was facilitated by George Gardi.
Gardi is a FIFA-accredited football agent associated with Galatasaray, and in a recent interview, he explained how Osimhen's move to the Turkish champions came to be.
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What he said
Gardi explained that Galatasaray were waiting on the prowl and pounced immediately. According to him, immediately after the close of the general European transfer window, Galatasaray initiated contacts.
He explained that they had to move with speed, and evidently, they managed to get the approval of Napoli and Osimhen himself. “Osimhen deal had started on Friday, 00.01, right after the European market closed,” he told TMW, per Fabrizio Romano.
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“Napoli immediately opened the doors to Gala loan move and the player also did the same, we had to be fast and Victor Osimhen immediately said yes.”
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