Transfer
Victor Osimhen heading to Turkey on loan – Reports
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
According to Sky Italy, former Lille forward Victor Osimhen has been given the green light on a loan move to the Turkish side, Galatasaray.
The loan move will be until the end of the season, with the Turkish league transfer deadline of September 13, giving the Italian side more time to wrap up the deal.
There were reports of Osimhen’s move away from Italian side, Napoli after he was not included in the team’s league squad for the 2024/2025 season.
Coach of Napoli, Antonio Conte says the arrival of Romelo Lukaku will decide the next destination for Osimhen.
With the Saudi league transfer deadline ending on Monday as Al Ahli and English Premier League (EPL) side, Chelsea showing interest in the former Wolfsburg player.
The reigning African player of the year led Napoli to the Italian Serie A title two seasons ago but form dropped last season as the team also struggled for good results.
He is expected to have his first move to Turkey after experience in Germany, France, and Italy.
The move ends long standing speculations about Osimhen’s future as far as the 2024/2025 season is concerned.
