Another Super Eagles star 'says yes' to Galatasaray

Turkish giants Galatasaray are closing in on a deal to sign another Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika after securing Victor Osimhen.

Nigerian midfielder Onyedika said yes to the Turkish giant after talks with Tottenham’s Yves Bissouma collapsed.

Following the recommendation of head coach Okan Buruk, Galatasaray have turned their attention to bolstering the midfield. With negotiations for Bissouma failing to produce a breakthrough, the club identified Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge as their new priority target.

According to reports, the 24-year-old Nigerian has already accepted Galatasaray’s offer, signaling his willingness to join the Istanbul-based side. This development has prompted Cim Bom to open direct talks with Club Brugge.

The Belgian club values Onyedika at around €25 million, but Galatasaray have put forward a two-stage proposal. The official bid includes a €5 million loan fee, coupled with a compulsory purchase option of €15 million to be activated next season.

Negotiations are ongoing, but optimism is growing within the Galatasaray camp. Reports suggest that Onyedika himself is keen to wear the yellow-red jersey, raising expectations that the deal could be finalised in the coming days.

If successful, the transfer would provide Galatasaray with a dynamic midfield presence as they prepare for a demanding domestic and European campaign.

If successful, the transfer would provide Galatasaray another Nigerian to join Osimhen who officially joined the Turkish giants worth €75 million, making him the most expensive player in Turkish football history.

Osimhen, who spent the 2024-2025 season on loan at Galatasaray, made his return permanent after a successful spell where he won both the Turkish Super Lig title and the Turkish Cup.