In the early hours of Monday morning, thousands of Galatasaray fans flocked to Istanbul Airport to greet Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen with overwhelming enthusiasm. Despite his arrival at 3:30 a.m., the Nigerian striker was met with cheers, chants, and an electrifying atmosphere.
Osimhen, thrilled by the warm reception, witnessed fans singing and chanting his name, making his arrival an unforgettable moment. This enthusiastic welcome marks the beginning of Osimhen’s loan move from Napoli to Galatasaray, a deal finalized after the European transfer window closed.
Galatasaray will cover Osimhen’s €10 million salary, with reports indicating they’ll pay €8.8 million. A break clause is in place for January, allowing top clubs to make a move.
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The 25-year-old’s arrival was highly anticipated, with dedicated fans waiting through the night just to glimpse the new star. Osimhen is scheduled to undergo medical tests on Tuesday morning before officially joining Galatasaray’s Europa League squad.