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Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen could be set to disappoint hundreds of thousands of Galatasaray fans with his next move
Victor Osimhen might have just played his final game in a Galatasaray shirt, according to reports, just days after a historic title-winning night in Istanbul
Sources in Turkish media suggest that the Nigerian superstar is now headed to Saudi Arabia, with Al-Hilal chairman Fahad bin Nafel signalling that the Super Eagles
Al-Hilal move looms for Osimhen as huge hint drops
Recent Turkish reports suggest that Osimhen has agreed to a staggering $30 million-a-year deal with Al-Hilal, spanning a three-year contract.
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Even more telling are reports that Al-Hilal’s official website briefly displayed Osimhen’s jersey earlier this week, only to take it down moments later, fueling speculation that an official announcement is just around the corner.
The Saudi giants are reportedly awaiting final approval from their government before sealing the blockbuster deal.
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While the transfer has not been made official yet, the writing is on the wall, and Galatasaray fans, who have been eager to see the Super Eagles star join permanently, will be left gutted.
Galatasaray fans desperate for Osimhen
Osimhen, who has been Galatasaray’s undisputed hero this season with 36 goals, has helped the Cimbom claim a league and cup double while also becoming the highest goalscoring foreigner in a single campaign in the club’s history.
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Galatasaray’s fanbase has been vocal about their desire for Osimhen to remain at the club with several meaningful gestures in the last few weeks.
Just before their title-clinching match against Kayserispor, they unfurled a massive banner at Rams Park with a plea, saying, “Stay with us Osi! Not because you have to but because you want to.”
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Despite the love fest, the parades, and the million-fan parties being planned in Istanbul, Osimhen has remained cagey about his next step, saying, “I will decide after the season.”
Now, with reports of a Saudi move gaining serious momentum, it looks like the fairy tale ending Galatasaray fans dreamed of might not come true after all.
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