Burak Yilmaz Explains Galatasaray’s Culture That Made Victor Osimhen a Fan Quickly

• Victor Osimhen has settled in quickly at Galatasaray after joining on a season-long loan from Napoli
• The Nigerian striker slotted seamlessly into Okan Buruk's system and connected with the fans instantly
• Legendary forward Burak Yilmaz has explained the culture that immersed Osimhen in the Gala fanhood

Victor Osimhen settled into life on and off the pitch at Galatasaray like he had been a part of the Turkish club for many years, and a legend explained why.

Osimhen escaped exile at Napoli by joining Galatasaray on a season-long loan after failing to secure a permanent move before the European transfer deadline.

He wasted no time settling into the team and the community. As seen in a video shared by journalist Yakup Cinar, he gave the Galatasaray salute upon arrival at the airport in Istanbul.

His connection with the fans grew as he stepped onto the pitch, and with 13 goal contributions in 12 games, the fans and the club's board fell in love with him.

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Yilmaz explains why Osimhen is a fan

Galatasaray legend Burak Yilmaz has praised the Super Eagles forward’s settlement at the club and appeared to suggest a club’s culture immersed him quickly.

“I heard about Florya water in Galatasaray and drank it. This is a culture in Galatasaray. If Osimhen comes and suddenly becomes a Galatasaray fan, then there is something there,” he said on 343 YouTube channel, as quoted by Haber Sari Kirmizi.

The water referred to is at the famous Florya Aqua Park, close to the club's training facilities and is one of Istanbul’s famous tourist attraction centres.

There are concerns whether the Lions will be able to afford Osimhen after the club decided to pursue a permanent move, but Yilmaz is confident there will always be good strikers at Gala even if he leaves.

“The best centre forwards and goalkeepers have always been in Galatasaray. If Icardi won't be in Galatasaray, Osimhen will be there, if Osimhen isn't there, someone better will come. They shouldn't worry,” he added.

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Osimhen prepares for Istanbul derby

Briefly News reported that Galatasaray is currently leading the Turkish Süper Lig by five points over Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe and is gearing up for another Istanbul derby against Eyupspor.

With Mauro Icardi still sidelined, Victor Osimhen is expected to spearhead the attack. Ahead of the clash, a training video revealed the Nigerian forward practising free kicks—an area he’s yet to score from in his career—hinting at a potential surprise for fans in the match.

Source: Legit.ng