Sports News of Thursday, 12 June 2025
Source: www.legit.ng
Victor Osimhen is on holiday in Lagos and has been receiving Nigerian influencers and friends, one of which was comedian and content creator Sabinus.
Osimhen had a successful loan season with Galatasaray, helping the club with the Turkish Super Lig title and Ziraat Cup.
He scored 38 goals in all competitions, winning the league’s Golden Boot and was named the Turkish Super League’s best player for his exploits in helping Galatasaray win.
He spent about three weeks in Istanbul after the season ended and was engaged in discussions over his future, but flew to Nigeria after a deadlock in talks with Al-Hilal.
The Saudi Pro League giants have walked away from the deal after the striker rejected multiple salary offers up to €45 million per season, as he would prefer to stay in Europe.
Galatasaray are the frontrunners after Al-Hilal's withdrawal, with the Turkish champions seeking to reach an agreement with the striker before approaching Napoli.
Other unnamed European clubs are also in the race, including an Italian club, despite clubs in England and Italy withdrawing from the race early in the window due to his salary demands.
Chelsea have gone on to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, while Arsenal and Manchester United are on the trail of Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres, respectively, as noted by Football London.
Sabinus visits Victor Osimhen
Osimhen arrived in Lagos before the Eid Al Adha break to enjoy his holiday before returning to Europe, hopefully with his future already resolved and ready to join a new club.
The 2023 African Footballer of the Year is a friend to many Nigerian influencers and celebrities, an act which has caused chaos on social media quite a few times.
I catch my twitter oga dem yesterday 🤣
— Sabinus (@Sabinus1_) June 11, 2025
Una thank you so much una de support Sabinus 💯 ❤️🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/eo6ss1pouX