Victor Osimhen has expressed satisfaction with his decision to join Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, stating that he didn’t want anyone to decide his future.
The Nigerian striker reflected on his protracted summer transfer saga, which saw Napoli desperately sell him off to Al-Ahli and Chelsea in the final moments of the transfer window, with Chelsea being his long-term choice but offering less than his value.
Osimhen revealed that he had planned to stay at Napoli for another three or four months and secure a move to one of his suitors in January. However, the Galatasaray offer brought relief.
“I had plans to stay there and wait for three or four months and leave in January, but I think for me it was fair also to stay there because I wouldn’t let anyone decide for me,” Osimhen told Turkish media, including TRT Spor, from the Galatasaray training centre.
“It was important for me to stay there since I didn’t get the deserved move that I really preferred. When I received the call from the Galatasaray coach, it was really convincing. He said what he wanted to do this season and what he wanted to achieve. I could see what he had set for himself as a man, a coach, and a father. I think I fit in with this plan, and coming to a team with already a lot of quality players with great ambition was easy to come to as a footballer.”
Osimhen also praised Galatasaray’s seriousness as a club and the city of Istanbul, citing the presence of legendary players like Didier Drogba.
“When I came, I could see how serious Galatasaray are as a club. For me, it was the right decision, but also for my family and my daughter. Coming to a city like Istanbul, one of the best in the world. It was easy. So far, so good. I’m really happy about my decision. I want to contribute and win something important here.
“Drogba also played here. I don’t believe there would be another place where I would enjoy it more.”
Osimhen thanked Galatasaray fans for their warm welcome and emphasized his team-first approach.
“I am not a player who puts myself before the team. My ambition was to add and contribute to the quality the team already has.”
Osimhen has had a promising start with Galatasaray, scoring two goals and providing four assists in the opening four games before suffering a knock in the 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa.
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