Ask Van Dijk — Osimhen proves Galatasaray is a big club

Super Eagles ace Victor Osimhen discussed his reason for joining Galatasaray.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen cited Virgil Van Dijk’s reaction from when Liverpool faced Galatasaray in the Champions League in his latest reiteration of the enormity of Cim-Bom as a club.

The 27-year-old joined the Turkish champions in the summer despite confessing to being discouraged from making the move by many people, including a former coach.

While critics against the move believe the Super Eagles ace’s talents belong in a superior league, Osimhen's reasoning was clear, citing the love he received from Galatasaray fans during his loan spell and the sheer size of the club.

What Osimhen said

To buttress his point on the massiveness of Cim-Bom and their reach, he cited Virgil Van Dijk’s reaction of awe after witnessing the intense atmosphere at Rams Park when Liverpool lost to Galatasaray in the league phase.

"People welcomed me with open arms at Galatasaray. This feeling is more valuable than money,” he explained his reason for joining the club, per Le Marca.

Victor Osimhen and his daughter after the game. Victor Osimhen and his daughter after the game.

“If you don't believe me, go ask Van Dijk. I was talking to him after our Champions League match against Liverpool, and he said to me, 'Man, what kind of atmosphere is this?' I said to him, 'Brother, to be honest, if I had never come here and someone was telling me about it, I wouldn't have believed it.'"

Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen has poured cold water on mounting transfer speculation linking him with Europe’s elite, insisting he is fully committed to Galatasaray.

The Nigerian striker made his feelings clear after playing a starring role in the club’s 5-2 UEFA Champions League win over Juventus.