Victor Osimhen opens up about the player who convinced him to make the move to Galatasaray.
Before joining Galatasaray on loan, Victor Osimhen disclosed that he had a conversation with his former Napoli colleague Dries Mertens.
On Monday, Osimhen consented to being loaned for the 2024/25 season at the Turkish Super Lig titleholders.
Upon his arrival in Istanbul on Tuesday morning, the Nigerian international was greeted with an enthusiastic welcome at the airport.
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Upon his arrival in Turkey, the 25-year-old was eager to engage with fans and spark chants within the airport’s arrivals zone as he exhibited a positive attitude.
Before moving to Galatasaray, Mertens and Osimhen played together as teammates at Napoli.
In Istanbul, the two will reunite for another performance.
Osimhen expressed his awe at the amazing atmosphere and how he felt privileged to reconnect with Mertens, having spoken to him prior to their reunion while speaking through Corriere dello Sport.
