Nigerian football superstar Victor Osimhen has reportedly laid down specific conditions for potentially extending his stay at Turkish giants Galatasaray. According to Ali Naci Küçük, an insider at the club, Osimhen’s demands revolve around the acquisition of top-tier talent and the construction of a genuinely formidable team. This revelation comes amidst intense speculation surrounding the striker’s future, as his highly successful loan spell at the club concludes.
Küçük, speaking on the Futbol Arena YouTube channel via habersarikirmizi, indicated that one of Osimhen’s key conditions was instrumental in Galatasaray’s recent high-profile signing of German international Leroy Sané from Bayern Munich. Sané is set to officially join the Super Lig champions after his contract with the Bundesliga giants expires on June 30. The former Manchester City winger has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with Galatasaray, commanding a net salary of €9 million per season, supplemented by a €3 million loyalty bonus.
Galatasaray’s strategic move to secure Sané is seen as a direct effort to entice Osimhen to commit to a permanent transfer. The club is keen to retain the prolific striker, who enjoyed a remarkable loan spell, netting an impressive 37 goals and registering eight assists in 41 appearances across all competitions. His contributions were pivotal to Galatasaray’s domestic success last season.
However, Osimhen remains unhurried in making a decision about his future. Küçük drew a parallel to the situation with Mauro Icardi, stating, “When Icardi signed for Galatasaray, he said, ‘If we are going to build a strong team, I will stay.’ Osimhen used the same sentence.” This sentiment underscores Osimhen’s desire for a competitive environment.
Küçük has urged both fans and the media to exercise patience and respect the striker’s decision-making process, acknowledging that “Galatasaray is in a hurry, but Osimhen is not.” The Turkish club is reportedly offering the former African Footballer of the Year a lucrative package worth €14 million plus bonuses in wages, an offer Osimhen is currently considering alongside other potential avenues.
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