Osimhen's message to Galatasaray coach on permanent move: Turkish journalist shares details

Turkish journalist Adnan Aybaba has revealed what Victor Osimhen told Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk about a permanent move to the club.

The report of the Nigerian star moving permanently to the club has been a talking point for some time based on his performances.

His move to the Turkish giants was a result of his inability to secure a transfer to any of the top five leagues in Europe, particularly Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, who were heavily linked with him last summer.

Due to his superb form for the club, there have been reports that they are considering making his move permanently, regardless of the financial considerations.

Speaking to Telegol via haber sari kirmizi, Aybaba who had a chat with Osimhen recently, revealed that the Nigerian star has ruled out a move to Beşiktaş and his response to Buruk's response to joining the club permanently.

"I spoke to Victor Osimhen himself. I chatted through his translator. I said, 'Will you come to Beşiktaş?' He said, 'I won't.' He loves Galatasaray very much.

"Okan Buruk went to Italy with Galatasaray executives at the beginning of the season to buy Osimhen. 

"Now he is trying to convince him to stay at Galatasaray. He said to Osimhen, 'Stay here, let's be a family. After Mauro Icardi gets better, you will play with him, you will achieve great success.' 

"Osimhen responded by saying, 'I came here on loan, but there is a great friendship. It feels like I have been in Istanbul for 10 years.'"

Despite rumours of a possible exit in January, Osimhen has reinstated his commitment to Galatasaray and they are likely to enjoy the services of the 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner until the end of the season.

He came on as a substitute in Galatasaray's 4-3 win over Trabzonspor at the RAMS Park last Monday and he is likely to return to the starting line-up in today's game against Kayserispor.

Buruk’s decision to start him has been made easier due to the form of Mitchy Batsuayi, who despite scoring in the last fixture, has been largely unconvincing whenever he is handed a start.

Abdulkareem Abdulhamid

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