The news of Victor Osimhen’s transfer move to Galatasaray has sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria’s social media space, Soccernet.ng reports.
A large section of the Nigerian football community has praised the striker’s decision and the massive financial package that came with it.
Osimhen, who completed a €75 million move from Napoli to the Turkish champions, is set to earn €15 million in guaranteed net salary per season, along with a €1 million loyalty bonus and €5 million per year in image rights, which brings his annual earnings to €21 million.
The deal makes him the highest-paid footballer in Turkish Süper Lig history and Galatasaray’s most expensive acquisition ever.
How X Users react
X (formerly Twitter) user @t0sinadeda captured the mood of many fans, tweeting:
“£343,269 per week by my calculations. That’s insane money! They really broke the bank.”
Another user, @EmekaUtchay, also supported with the same sentiments:
“Galatasaray really broke the bank for Osimhen. Happy for him. €21,000,000 net salary + bonus per season.”
However, beyond the financial aspect, there was a profound sense of national pride toward the 26-year-old striker. User @kokoghostmode wrote:
“We are happy with his choice. Please take care of him. And we appreciate all the love and care you have shown him since he landed in Galatasaray last season. I pray he works with the team to bring home the UEFA Champions League trophy.”
Fans celebrate Osimhen's progress
Fans also used the opportunity to offer their blessings and support to the former Napoli and Lille star. @LizLightMuzik tweeted:
“Ogo!!! Oluwa de with you Baba mi!! Higher you go! We will keep following from Naija @victorosimhen9 The story continues!!”
Others like @KingAbbern were quick to validate the contract’s value:
“Not a bad contract by a mile. Congratulations Victor Osimhen.”
A lone voice questions the contract length
On Soccernet’s official Facebook page, fan Agoben Tesky Timothy Oghalomeno raised a concern that stood out from the sea of praise, writing:
“Just sign a 2-year contract. Why 4 years?”
Many have celebrated the long-term deal as a new sign of commitment to another club after a tough transfer move from Napoli.
While many fans celebrated the long-term deal as a new sign of commitment, a few expressed concerns about whether a four-year contract might limit Osimhen’s future flexibility, especially if offers from top Premier League clubs arise later.
