Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen following ongoing contract issues with Vinicius Jr.
Soccernet.ng reports that Los Blancos may be forced to find a solution to their dressing room dilemma, with the potential signing of the Nigerian international seen as a key part of resolving the situation.
If the deal goes through, Osimhen could take the centre-forward role at Santiago Bernabéu. This would allow Kylian Mbappé return to his natural position on the left wing. This is expected to give overall balance to Real Madrid's attack.
Victor Osimhen to Real Madrid: Is It A Blessing for Mbappé?
Mbappé has been deployed as a centre-forward at Real Madrid. Although, he is scoring goals, but the club are yet to trigger his full potential with his natural playing style.
Mbappé thrives on the left wing, where he can cut inside onto his stronger right foot, use his pace, and create scoring opportunities for himself and teammates.
With Osimhen at centre-forward, Mbappé would be able to return to his preferred left-wing position.
Currently, playing as a CF reduces his chance-creating opportunities, and places him under higher defensive pressure.
By taking the centre-forward role, Osimhen allows Mbappé to flourish in his natural spot, and potentially increase his goal output, assists, and overall attacking fluidity.
What Sunday Oliseh Had Said
Former Juventus and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sunday Oliseh noted that the arrival of Mbappé created a positional conflict, and forced Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr to adapt. This, according to the former Super Eagles captain, contributed to his struggles this season.
“Los Blancos, in my opinion, have a Vinicius problem, and this problem is not the player's fault,” Oliseh explained on his global football insight show. “Mbappé was brought in while they already had another world-class superstar in his natural position. One of them has had to adapt, and Vinicius is struggling while the manager himself has had clashes with him.”
️ Sunday Oliseh (Former Nigeria coach): “There's a lot of talk about Osimhen potentially joining Real Madrid. I won't say how I got this information, but I've been told he's going. We'll see what happens, but when I heard it from a prominent figure in Nigeria, I was very happy… pic.twitter.com/4YS7NHigSA
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) December 5, 2025
Oliseh further suggested that a possible solution could be to part ways with Vinicius Jr, which allows Mbappé to return to his natural left-wing role.
Reports have also linked Osimhen as a potential candidate to take up the centre-forward role, which would resolve the positional issues and restore balance to Real Madrid’s attack.
How Real Madrid’s Front Three Could Look with Osimhen
If Victor Osimhen joins Real Madrid, Mbappé could return to his natural left-wing position. This would allow him perform effectively.
The former Napoli forward would take the centre-forward role, provide a strong presence in the box and a consistent goal threat.
On the right wing, Federico Valverde would maintain balance and stretch the opposition’s defence.
This setup could provide and balanced team for Xabi Alonso and make Real Madrid's attack even more dangerous.
