Osimhen under pressure to quit Galatasaray amid unpaid wages and transfer interest
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Victor Osimhen is reportedly facing pressure to leave Galatasaray due to unpaid salaries and tensions with the club.
- Premier League clubs Tottenham and Chelsea, along with Atletico Madrid, have shown interest in signing the striker.
- Galatasaray rejected a โฌ60 million offer from Tottenham, and Osimhen refused the captain's armband in a recent friendly.
Victor Osimhen's tenure at Galatasaray appears to be nearing an end amid mounting pressure for him to depart. The Nigerian striker has publicly stated that the Turkish club owes him three months of unpaid salaries, creating significant friction.
Adding to the tension, Osimhen refused to wear the captain's armband during a recent 3-3 friendly draw against Rennes. This gesture signals a clear rift between the player and the club, potentially paving the way for his exit.
Several European clubs are reportedly monitoring the situation. Tottenham Hotspur previously made an offer of approximately โฌ60 million, which Galatasaray rejected. Chelsea has also renewed its interest in the prolific goal scorer, while Atletico Madrid has made inquiries about his substantial salary at Galatasaray. Osimhen's representative has reportedly traveled to Madrid for transfer talks, indicating a strong possibility of a move.
Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.