Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is anticipated to turn out to be the brand new captain of Turkish champions Galatasaray following the departure of Mauro Icardi.
Galatasaray just lately confirmed that Icardi has left the membership after his contract ended, bringing his profitable four-year keep in Istanbul to an finish. Throughout that point, the Argentine helped the membership win 4 Turkish Tremendous Lig titles and have become certainly one of its most revered leaders.
Though the membership has not but made an official announcement, reviews in Turkey say Osimhen is the favorite to take over the captain’s armband after serving as vice-captain final season.
The Tremendous Eagles ahead has turn out to be certainly one of Galatasaray’s most necessary gamers since becoming a member of from Italian membership Napoli in 2025. He has helped the crew win two straight Turkish Tremendous Lig titles, elevate the Turkish Cup and make a robust impression within the UEFA Champions League.
Osimhen additionally made historical past by turning into the quickest participant to attain 50 targets for Galatasaray. He’s additionally the primary international participant within the membership’s historical past to attain a Champions League hat-trick, attaining the feat in opposition to Ajax.
Final season, the 27-year-old performed a key position as Galatasaray defended their league title below coach Okan Buruk. He returned from harm to attain in a significant derby win over Fenerbahce and later scored twice in opposition to Antalyaspor because the membership secured a file twenty sixth Turkish Tremendous Lig title.
His performances, management and affect within the dressing room have made him the main selection to exchange Icardi as captain.
If confirmed, Osimhen will turn out to be one of many few Nigerian footballers to captain certainly one of Europe’s largest golf equipment, including one other outstanding achievement to his rising profession.
