Reflecting on his drawn-out summer transfer saga, the Nigerian striker explained how Napoli made efforts to offload him to Al-Ahli and Chelsea late in the transfer window. While Chelsea had long been his preferred destination, their offer fell short of expectations.
The 25-year-old revealed that he was ready to stay at Napoli for another three or four months and wait for a move to one of his suitors in January. However, he felt a sense of relief when the Galatasaray offer came through.
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“I had plans to stay there and wait for three or four months and leave in January, but I think for me it was fair also to stay there because I wouldn’t let anyone decide for me,” Osimhen told Turkish media, including TRT Spor, from the Galatasaray training centre.
“It was important for me to stay there since I didn’t get the deserved move that I really preferred.
“When I received the call from the Galatasaray coach, it was really convincing. He said what he wanted to do this season and what he wanted to achieve. I could see what he had set for himself as a man, a coach, and a father. I think I fit in with this plan, and coming to a team with already a lot of quality players with great ambition was easy to come to as a footballer.
“When I came, I could see how serious Galatasaray are as a club. For me, it was the right decision, but also for my family and my daughter. Coming to a city like Istanbul, one of the best in the world. It was easy. So far, so good. I’m really happy about my decision. I want to contribute and win something important here.
“Drogba also played here. I don’t believe there would be another place where I would enjoy it more.
“I would like to thank Galatasaray fans, as I remember how they welcomed me.
“I am not a player who puts myself before the team. My ambition was to add and contribute to the quality the team already has.”
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Osimhen registered two goals and four assists in Galatasaray’s first four games of the season before picking up an injury during the 3-3 draw against Kasımpaşa.
In late September, he netted his only two goals for the club so far in a home match against Kasımpaşa, celebrating warmly with former Inter captain Mauro Icardi.
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