Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is set to enjoy new perks at Galatasaray ahead of the start of the 2026/27 season, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 27-year-old marksman started playing for the Cimbom two seasons ago and has established himself as the club's best player.
His track record proves he is a top talent, and that has seen him linked with several major European sides. This summer, he has been linked with Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United, but no concrete offers have emerged from the speculation.
Galatasaray have also stated they they are unwilling to sell, while the player has consistently expressed his satisfaction with life in Turkey.
In the meantime, he has returned to Galatasaray to begin pre-season training. He arrived at the club on Monday and underwent a medical on Tuesday. As the noise surrounding his future continues to grow, Galatasaray has fresh plans for him that could see him stay at the club for a few more years.
What is Galatasaray planning for Victor Osimhen?
According to reports, Galatasaray has lined up a few incentives for Victor Osimhen before the season kicks off. The club plans to hand him the captain's armband and the number nine jersey following the departure of Mauro Icardi, who is leaving the club after a four-year stint.
Osimhen has worn the number 9 shirt since his days at Napoli, but he was unable to take the number upon joining Galatasaray due to Icardi’s presence. As a result, he wore number 14.
Now that the Argentine striker is departing, Osimhen is set to inherit the iconic shirt. Also, since Icardi was the team’s captain, Osimhen is now poised to become the side's leader.
This is a significant development for the Super Eagles striker, as the club has looked past other senior players such as Davinson Sánchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, and Yunus Akgün for these honors.
These new responsibilities will provide Osimhen with greater status at Galatasaray, which may lead him to think twice before considering bids from potential suitors.
The Nigerian marksman has been a fan favorite since joining the Cimbom, but the level of love, attention, and — inevitably — scrutiny he receives will certainly be amplified moving forward.
