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Osimhen’s brace fires Galatasaray to Turkish cup glory

15May

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

NEWS

Osimhen’s brace fires Galatasaray to Turkish cup glory

GAZIANTEP, TURKIYE - MAY 14: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray poses for a photo with the trophy after winning the Ziraat Turkish Cup final match against Trabzonspor at Gaziantep Metropolitan Stadium in Gaziantep, Turkiye, on May 14, 2025. Galatasaray won the title with a 3-0 victory. Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a sensational performance, scoring twice to lead Galatasaray to a commanding 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final at Gaziantep Stadium. The win secured Galatasaray’s 19th Turkish Cup title and their first since 2019. Osimhen has been instrumental throughout Galatasaray’s cup run, bagging a brace in their 2-1 quarter-final win over Fenerbahçe and adding a goal and assist in the 5-1 semi-final rout of Konyaspor. Facing a determined Trabzonspor sid...

17Dec

By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

TRANSFERS

Galatasaray target Roma star Dybala

Paulo Dybala of AS Roma looks on during the Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and US Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on December 07, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Galatasaray have set sights on Paulo Dybala in addition to Lorenzo Pellegrini, who are both going through an uncertain time at Roma. Carlos Novel, one of the agents of the Argentine, traveled to Turkey to talk with the board. He watched the match against Trabzonspor from the presidential box, Corriere dello Sport informed. According to the local press, La Joya is seriously considering joining the Cimbom. On the other hand, he’s closing in on an automatic renewal thanks to his recent run of starts. His wages will balloon to €8M annually, add-ons included, once that happens. T...

Osimhen advises Gift Orban to join him at Galatasaray

8Dec

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Osimhen advises Gift Orban to join him at Galatasaray

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - DECEMBER 1: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray reacts during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Eyuspor at Rams Park Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Seskim Photo/MB Media/Getty Images) Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has advised compatriot Gift Orban to leave Lyon and join him at Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. Orban has struggled badly at Lyon since his transfer from Gent in January. The Nigeran striker has registered just five goals in 21 appearances. This season, he has even missed out on the match day squad on different occasions. Due to his struggles, there have been talks that the 22-year-old will leave Lyon for another club in order to get more game time. The talks have been further fueled b...

Galatasaray aiming to sign Roma’s Nicola Zalewski

9Sep

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Galatasaray aiming to sign Roma’s Nicola Zalewski

Serie A giants Roma made some important moves in the summer but they could now be at the risk of losing an important squad player. Nicola Zalewski was linked with a move to PSV Eindhoven earlier in the summer but the move never quite took off. But with the Turkish window still open, he could yet depart the Giallorossi. Gianluca di Marzio have reported that Gala are trying to sign the Poland international on a permanent basis, despite having sealed their moves for Filip Kostic and Victor Osimhen already. In the last few days of the summer transfer window, Roma had attempted a swap involving Cyril Ngonge with Napoli but it didn’t materialise but it shows their willingness to move the player on. Gala has been described as a potential opportunity and the next few days will be vital in the...

Transfer: Napoli okay Osimhen for Galatasaray loan spell

4Sep

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Transfer: Napoli okay Osimhen for Galatasaray loan spell

Various reports out of Italy said on Monday evening that Napoli have approved a loan transfer of Victor Osimhen to Turkish giants Galatasaray. Both Napoli and Galatasaray have approved the transfer and officials from Turkey were due to arrive in Naples to meet Osimhen last night. Transfer negotiations are going ahead at fast pace.Top Transfer Expert, Fabrizio Romano, reported that there is even now an agreement in principle between the two clubs. It will be a season-long dry loan, meaning there will not be a loan fee paid, but Galatasaray will cover the enormous annual salary of Osimhen, which is put at between 10 and 12 Million Euros. However, according to Corriere dello Sportthis will only be possible if he agrees to extend his contract with the Italian club by a further year...