Victor Osimhen don reportedly enter shortlist of one Champions League heavyweight, just few months after e finally join Galatasaray permanently — after that him fire loan spell for Istanbul during the 2024-25 season.
The Naija international bin score 37 goals for 41 matches last season as Galatasaray collect both league and cup double. This season too, e still dey carry that same hot form — e don score 9 goals in 11 matches since the move from Napoli become permanent, including one hat-trick for the 3-0 win over Ajax for Champions League.
Because of this, plenty talk don dey rise about possible transfer, with Paris Saint-Germain first linked to am. But now, another European giant don reportedly enter the matter, ready to tempt the striker comot from Turkey.
Barça Eye Osimhen: Galatasaray Star Fit Be Next Nou Camp Target
According to Fichajes, Barcelona dey now see Osimhen as one “strategic investment.” The report talk say sporting director Deco dey value am because of him “profile, potential and price” — meaning the Nigerian fit become perfect addition to strengthen their attack.
The report no confirm whether Osimhen himself go like move go Catalonia, but Barca hierarchy dey reason am as person wey fit both replace and complement Robert Lewandowski. Dem also dey impressed with him leadership spirit and work rate, wey dem believe fit match the energy Hansi Flick dey try bring back for the team.
How Possible Be This Osimhen-to-Barca Matter?
Even though Barca fans go like see Osimhen wear the famous blue-and-red shirt, truth be say the move no too sure. The forward dey reportedly earn around €246,000 (£217,000) per week — wey still low compared to Lewandowski €400,000 (£350,000) wages. But Galatasaray no go just release am anyhow.
The Turkish side reportedly go ask for one big transfer fee, since dem pay about €75m (£66m) to Napoli when dem buy am. Considering Barca financial wahala, to find that kind money fit be serious challenge.
So even though the rumor sweet hear, the reality be say e go hard small for Osimhen to leave Istanbul now, especially as e still get four years left for him contract with Galatasaray. Unless Barca pull one shock move, the Super Eagles striker go still dey shine for Turkey for now.
Final Tori
Osimhen dey on form, Galatasaray dey enjoy the goals, and European clubs dey watch. Whether Barcelona go fit turn this interest to real offer, time go tell. But one thing sure — Victor Osimhen name don already loud again for the European transfer market.
