Report: Ronaldo blocks potential Osimhen link up with Manchester City star

Galatasaray’s ambition to assemble a European superteam may have just hit a major wall in legendary Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Turkish giants, fresh off signing Leroy Sane and riding high on UEFA Champions League qualification, were in hot pursuit of Manchester City maestro Bernardo Silva until the Al Nassr star reportedly stepped in to block the move.

As Galatasaray geared up to land Bernardo Silva following their sensational capture of Leroy Sane, reports emerged that Cristiano Ronaldo has directly intervened to prevent the move.

The Al-Nassr forward, Silva’s Portugal teammate and friend, is believed to have applied pressure on Al-Nassr management to lure the City star to the Saudi Pro League instead.

Ronaldo’s influence reportedly disrupted ongoing negotiations between Silva’s agent, George Gardi, and Galatasaray’s transfer team. While Galatasaray hoped to use Champions League football as a bargaining chip, Ronaldo's timely interjection may reroute Silva’s future away from Istanbul.

At 30, Silva remains one of City’s most elegant playmakers and has helped secure multiple Premier League titles and two UEFA Nations League crowns with Portugal. Galatasaray’s dream of pairing Silva with Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen is now in jeopardy.

While Silva’s situation becomes murky, Galatasaray fans can take comfort in what looks like a stunning turnaround for Victor Osimhen.

Initially seen as an opportunistic loan signing, the Nigerian hitman exploded with 37 goals and 8 assists in 41 games, firing Gala to a domestic double.

After rejecting a €35 million-a-year offer from Al-Hilal, Osimhen seems focused on making his loan move to Turkey permanent.

Club vice-president İbrahim Hatipoğlu confirmed ongoing talks led by Abdullah Kavukcu and George Gardi, noting that Osimhen’s chances of staying grow “with each passing day.” For Galatasaray fans, that’s a goal worth celebrating.