Osimhen finds joy at Galatasaray: from Napoli exit to Champions League heroics | OneFootball

Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray: a marriage that continues to flourish, built on goals, faith, and mutual satisfaction.

The turning point came on July 7, when Napoli finally accepted a deal worth around €80 million including bonuses, plus a sell-on clause and the usual fine-print negotiations.

From that moment on, the Nigerian striker only had one destination in mind.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 14: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray looks on during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Rizespor at Rams Park Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

He waited patiently while intermediaries worked to close the deal with Aurelio De Laurentiis, convinced that Istanbul was where his next chapter should begin.

Hat-trick for Galatasaray proves Osimhen is one of the best

Since arriving, Osimhen has thrown himself into his work, doing what he does best: making the difference in the final third.

The one missing piece, a defining night in the Champions League, has now arrived.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 21: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray looks on during the Turkish Super big match between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray at Ulker Stadium on September 21, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

His hat-trick away to Ajax lifted him to the top of the scoring charts with six goals in four games and confirmed his status as one of Europe’s most lethal forwards.