Best 9 in the world — Osimhen hailed as better than Haaland, Kane after €75 million Galatasaray move
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Osimhen is the most expensive player ever inTurkey.

Best 9 in the world — Osimhen hailed as better than Haaland, Kane after €75 million Galatasaray move

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 13:37 - 02.08.2025

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been hailed as the world's best striker by experts after leaving Napoli.

Victor Osimhen has been described as the best striker in the world following his permanent transfer to Galatasaray, with Italian football agent George Gardi praising the Turkish giants for securing the Nigerian star’s services.

Gardi labeled the move the most significant in the history of Turkish football. After an impressive loan from Napoli last season, where he scored 37 goals in 41 appearances, Osimhen arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday evening to finalize his transfer and join pre-season activities.

Victor Osimhen is one of the highest-paid African footballers in 2025 after his transfer to Galatasaray | Credit: Instagram/@galatasaray

Galatasaray triggered the Nigerian's €75m release clause after lengthy negotiations, a decision Gardi believes reflects the club’s ambition.

Victor Osimhen hailed as the world's best

As quoted by Habersarikirmizi, Gardi stated, “It’s one of the biggest transfers in Turkish football history. We got the best number 9 in the world, but the negotiations took a long time. Victor just wanted to come here.”

Galatasaray's new superstar Victor Osimhen | Credit: Instagram/@victorosimhen9

Osimhen becomes the most expensive transfer in Turkish football history and a statement addition to a league that has struggled to attract star names in their prime.

The 26-year-old will form a deadly trio with the returning Mauro Icardi and new signing Leroy Sane.

Galatasaray will now aim to compete fiercely on all fronts, retain their league and cup titles, while pushing to go as far as possible in the UEFA Champions League.