Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk has cleared the air OK the speculation surrounding the future of Victor Osimhen.
He insisted hat the striker remains an important part of Galatasaray’s plans despite continued transfer rumours linking him with several top European clubs. Buruk stated that reports suggesting Osimhen is set to leave are unfounded and expressed confidence that the Nigerian forward will remain with the Turkish champions.
The Galatasaray coach has repeatedly praised Osimhen’s impact since his arrival, describing him as a “dream” signing and highlighting his importance beyond just scoring goals.
He said,
“No such issue has come to us. There is nothing at the moment. Hopefully, he will continue his path at Galatasaray.”
Buruk believes Osimhen’s leadership, work rate, and influence on the team have been crucial to the club’s recent success. His comments come amid renewed interest from clubs across Europe, but Galatasaray remain determined to keep hold of their star striker.
Osimhen joined Galatasaray permanently from SSC Napoli in a record €75 million deal and is under a long-term contract with the Turkish giants, strengthening the club’s position amid transfer speculation.
How many goals has Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray?
As of June 2026, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has scored 59 goals in 70 appearances for Galatasaray across all competitions. He reached the 50-goal mark in just 59 matches, making him the fastest player in the club’s history to achieve that milestone.
In the 2024/25 season, Osimhen scored 37 goals in 41 matches, helping Galatasaray win the Turkish league title. For the current 2025/26 season, he has scored 22 goals across all competitions, including 7 goals in the UEFA Champions League.