Galatasaray Coach Shares Secret to Victor Osimhen’s Success in Turkey

Galatasaray Coach Shares Secret to Victor Osimhen’s Success in Turkey

  • Victor Osimhen has made a strong start early into his season-long loan spell at Turkish champions Galatasaray
  • The Nigerian has provided more goals contributions than the games he has played and became a fan favourite
  • The club's assistant head coach has opened up on the Napoli loanee’s secret to success in a new league

Do not miss an opportunity to join FREE webinar by Briefly News. AI in Action: Practical Skills for Creative Professionals. Register here: https://corp.briefly.co.za/ai-in-action-workshop

Victor Osimhen has endeared himself to the Galatasaray fans early into his season-long loan spell, and the club's assistant manager has shared the secret to his success.

Galatasaray bailed Osimhen out of Napoli's exile after he was excluded from the squad for the 2024/25 season following his failure to secure a move away from the club.

Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray, Besiktas, RAMS Park, Istanbul, Turkiye, Super Lig, Dries Mertens.
Victor Osimhen celebrates with Galatasaray fans after beating Besiktas. Photo: Ahmad Mora.
Source: Getty Images

As noted by Transfermarkt, Osimhen has contributed 10 goals more than games played in the UEFA Europa League and Super Lig since joining the Turkish champions.

Read also

Video: Victor Osimhen scores toe-poked goal for Galatasaray against Tottenham

Galatasaray assistant coach praises Osimhen

Osimhen's lack of adaptation time to start contributing meaningfully to the team has earned him plaudits from the club's assistant manager.

Garcia Gomez applauded the Super Eagles striker and explained why he had flourished so early despite coming off the back of not playing for five months.

“He (Osimhen) has been smart and humble coming to our club,” he told BBC Sports. “The main part of the squad has been together for two years, winning back-to-back championships
“He came in a smart way, trying to be a part of it, not as a typical star. He was not expecting the club to adapt to him, but he has been very humble and hard-working.”

His future will be discussed yet again in the winter transfer window, even though he is not expected to make another move until the summer.

Read also

Osimhen and Icardi: Tottenham boss explains why he's not scared of Galatasaray duo ahead of UEL

Osimhen sends message to critics

Briefly News reported that Victor Osimhen missed out on a transfer away from Napoli before the window closed, but he's now set to join Galatasaray on loan with the Turkish league window still open.

As his departure from Napoli looms, the Super Eagles striker has a message for his critics.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Justin Williams avatar

Justin Williams (Editor) Justin Williams is a multimedia journalist who recently completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Film & Multimedia Production and English Literary Studies from the University of Cape Town. He is a former writer and chief editor at Right for Education Africa: South African chapter. You can contact Justin at justin.williams@briefly.co.za