Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen declined to comment on his future when asked by the Turkish press following Galatasaray’s goalless draw with Fenerbahce on Monday night.
Turkish journalists were eager to learn whether Osimhen would remain with the club beyond this season, but the Nigerian forward sidestepped the question, focusing instead on the present rather than speculating about his future.
The highly anticipated match, which saw an impressive security presence of around 32,000 officers and foreign referees to ensure fairness, ended in a 0-0 draw. Despite the lack of goals, the match was an exciting showcase of skill and determination from both teams.
Osimhen, a key player for Galatasaray this season, posed a constant threat to Fenerbahce’s defense, despite being closely man-marked throughout the game. He won three fouls, the most of any player on the field.
After the match, Osimhen spoke to the media emphasizing his focus on the present when quizzed if the game was his last against Fenerbahce as a Galatasaray player: “To be honest, I don’t know…
“Last few months, nobody ever thought I would come here to a big club like Galatasaray. For me, I live for the moment. What’s going to happen in the summer, I don’t really know.”
Osimhen reiterated his affection for the Turkish side, expressing his love for everyone associated with the club: “I want everyone to understand something – that I really love this club so much, I love these fans, I love everyone associated with this club. From the president, to the coach, to the staff, everyone associated with this club. So for me, it’s a privilege, and I’m really enjoying my time here.”
With a loss avoided, Galatasaray will now turn their attention to securing the title with 12 matches remaining in the season.
A Super Lig victory would see them claim their third consecutive title, matching the team’s historic achievement in the late 1990s. During that era, Galatasaray won four consecutive league titles, from the 1996/1997 season to the 1999/2000 season. Osimhen and his teammates are determined to make history by adding another title to their legacy this season.
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