Galatasaray to Offer Osimhen No. 9 Shirt and Captaincy
Galatasaray intends to offer Victor Osimhen the No. 9 shirt and the captaincy as part of their strategy to secure the Nigerian striker ahead of the 2026-27 season. Osimhen currently wears No. 45 at Napoli, where Mauro Icardi occupies the No. 9 jersey.
Icardi is expected to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June. Galatasaray views Osimhen as a priority target, with Manchester United's manager Michael Carrick seeking a proven goalscorer to lead the line as the club prepares for a return to the UEFA Champions League.
Despite significant interest from top European clubs, Osimhen has rebuffed offers, with his valuation set between €130 million and €150 million. The club's plan includes handing Osimhen the captain's armband, as they believe he would be an influential figure in the dressing room.
Osimhen scored 15 league goals and provided five assists in 22 matches, contributing further in the UEFA Champions League.
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