Sunday Oliseh has sparked new excitement about Victor Osimhen’s future, saying a move to Real Madrid could be closer than people think.
The former Nigeria coach revealed he got some solid information from back home that the striker is on his way to the Spanish giants.
Victor Osimhen to Real Madrid?
Speaking on the Insight Podcast, Oliseh said: “There's a lot of talk about Osimhen potentially joining Real Madrid. I won't say how I got this information, but I've been told he's going.
We'll see what happens, but when I heard it from a prominent figure in Nigeria, I was very happy.”
The comments come as speculation about Osimhen's exit from Galatasaray next summer heats up, with several top European clubs keeping a close eye on him.
🗣️ Sunday Oliseh (Former Nigeria coach): "There's a lot of talk about Osimhen potentially joining Real Madrid. I won't say how I got this information, but I've been told he's going. We'll see what happens, but when I heard it from a prominent figure in Nigeria, I was very happy… pic.twitter.com/4YS7NHigSA
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Osimhen spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, where he scored 37 goals, and became a fan favourite in Istanbul, prompting Galatasaray to complete a permanent €75m deal, a league and club record.
He has kept scoring and creating this season, but many feel a player of his level is too good to stay in Turkey long-term
Chelsea, PSG, and especially Real Madrid are all strongly linked to the Nigerian.
A move to Real Madrid could be perfect for Osimhen, as he is reportedly seen as a possible central striker option, especially with Vinícius Júnior yet to sign a new contract and reportedly not on the best terms with head coach Xabi Alonso.
Bringing in Osimhen would also let Kylian Mbappé return to his preferred left-wing role, forming one of the best partnerships in world football.