- Victor Osimhen’s remarkable form at Galatasaray has earned him admiration across Turkey, including from former Super Lig-winning coach Sergen Yalçın
- The Nigerian forward has scored eight goals and provided four assists in nine appearances, driving Galatasaray’s unbeaten streak this season
- Yalçın, a former Turkish international, now watches Galatasaray games specifically to follow Osimhen’s performances
Super Eagles Victor Osimhen’s explosive form since joining Galatasaray has impressed both fans and former coaches alike in Turkey, including Super Lig-winning manager Sergen Yalçın.
The Nigerian forward, who arrived in Istanbul on loan after a last-minute failed transfer from Napoli, has become a standout player in the Turkish league. Yalçın, a former Galatasaray and Turkish international, expressed his admiration for the 25-year-old’s all-around play, calling him a “complete centre forward.”
Osimhen’s arrival was initially a surprise for Turkish fans, considering he had been linked with European giants like PSG and Manchester United. But since stepping onto the Turkish stage in September, he has quickly silenced any doubts. Scoring eight goals and providing four assists in just nine appearances, Osimhen has helped Galatasaray maintain an undefeated streak, drawing only two games across all competitions.
Yalçın, who led Beşiktaş to a league title in 2020/21, revealed that he specifically tunes in to watch Galatasaray’s matches for Osimhen’s performances.
He confessed that he hadn’t known of the Nigerian forward before Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray, but the player’s talent has since left a lasting impression,
“I didn’t know a player named Osimhen until I came here, now that he has come to Turkey, I am watching him firsthand and paying attention. He is a complete centre forward, an incredible transfer.”
Yalçın went further to explain the extent of his admiration,
“I watch Galatasaray matches for Osimhen. I follow whether he will head the ball, whether he will overhead kick, how he will serve.”
For Yalçın, who played for both Galatasaray and Beşiktaş during his active years and earned 41 caps for the Turkey national team, Osimhen’s impact on Galatasaray has been game-changing. He sees Osimhen as a critical component in Galatasaray’s strong season, with the forward’s contributions inspiring confidence across the clubs in the league.
If Osimhen maintains his current scoring pace, he may well secure a transfer to a major European club by season’s end.
Osimhen becomes most-followed Nigerian footballer on IG, here are the 9 most followed after him
Previously, TheRadar reported that Osimhen’s growing social media presence can be attributed to his electrifying performances for his new club, especially his assist run in his last three games.
After his record-setting loan move to Galatasaray, Osimhen’s follower count surged dramatically, proving his growing popularity among fans around the world. Within two weeks of the transfer, the 25-year-old saw his Instagram followers increase by 848,000, making him Nigeria’s leading most-followed personality in football.
