Victor Osimhen touched down in Istanbul late Wednesday, greeted by a massive wave of Galatasaray supporters who packed Atatürk Airport to welcome him back — www.naijnaira.com reports.
The 26-year-old forward arrived to finalize his €75 million transfer from Napoli, a fee that makes him the most expensive signing in Turkish football, according to information from Soccernet.
Crowds had been tracking his private jet live on FlightRadar24, a moment that turned social media into a frenzy for fans desperate to witness his return in real-time.
Osimhen, who impressed during a loan spell last season with 37 goals and 7 assists in 40 matches, appeared visibly moved by the reception.
“This is where I want to be,” he told the press. “Just look at the people following my flight. It means a lot.”
Fans erupted as he stepped out to greet supporters personally, including two disabled fans who were brought forward for a special moment with the striker.
Despite overtures from clubs across Europe and the Middle East, Osimhen made it clear that Istanbul had always been his top choice.
“From the start of the year, this was on my mind. I’m ready to fight for the club’s targets,” he said.
He extended gratitude to club president Abdullah Kavukcu, director George Gardi, and manager Okan Buruk for making the move happen.
“The story continues,” Osimhen said. “I’m glad it continues here with Galatasaray.”
The previous Turkish transfer record, held by Youssef En-Nesyri, stood at €19.5 million — now dwarfed by Osimhen’s fee.
He acknowledged the sea of fans who turned his landing into a public celebration, calling them “the best in the world.”
Galatasaray plans to officially unveil him in the coming days at Rams Park in what is expected to be a major event.
Osimhen returns not only as a proven scorer but as a symbol of belief and loyalty to a club he now calls home.
As he summed it up simply, “Solo il Gala.”
Article updated 3 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
