Galatasaray Prepared to Present Osimhen and Leroy Sane to Public Before Friendly Match with Lazio at RAMS Stadium
Galatasaray have bolstered their squad for the forthcoming season with the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Italian side Napoli. The transfer, which cost a record-breaking €75 million, was announced just 48 hours before the official unveiling of the high-profile forward.
Osimhen, who was one of Europe's most sought-after forwards earlier this summer, will join forces with Leroy Sane, who arrived from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich last month. Both players were signed to boost Galatasaray's ambitions domestically and in Europe.
The 25-year-old Nigerian striker had previously shone during a season-long loan with Galatasaray, where he scored an astonishing 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41 matches across all competitions. His performances contributed to Galatasaray winning the domestic double.
Following his permanent move, Osimhen has become one of Africa's highest-paid footballers in 2025. He expressed his delight at the move, describing it as a "homecoming".
Galatasaray fans are in for a special treat tonight as the Turkish giants officially unveil Osimhen and Sane at RAMS Park. The presentation is scheduled before kick-off (7 p.m. Nigeria time) and is expected to draw a capacity crowd eager to welcome the duo to Istanbul.
Meanwhile, Osimhen resumed training with the Galatasaray squad on Friday and is expected to feature on the bench tonight against Lazio. His debut for the club is eagerly anticipated by fans, who have high expectations for the striker's permanent return.
Elsewhere, Tottenham Captain Son Heung-min has confirmed his summer exit after 10 years, while Liverpool's £110 million bid for Alexander Isak has been rejected by Newcastle.
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In the upcoming Galatasaray unveiling tonight at RAMS Park, fans will witness both Victor Osimhen and Leroy Sane, two high-profile acquisitions for the Turkish giants. Osimhen, a Nigerian striker, is now Africa's highest-paid footballer in 2025, having joined Galatasaray permanently following his brilliant loan spell last season, where he scored 37 goals. Evidently, this move is a "homecoming" for Osimhen. Before the official announcement, Galatasaray broke the transfer record with a €75 million deal to bring Osimhen from Napoli. Additionally, this season-defining transfer also raised questions about the future of top European-leagues players like Son Heung-min and Alexander Isak.
