Galatasaray forward Yunus Akgun has shared exciting insights about the influence of Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen since his arrival at the Turkish club.
Osimhen, who joined on a season-long loan from Napoli last summer, has quickly made his presence felt, with Akgun highlighting how the striker’s impact has been invaluable to the team’s success, Footballrover reports.
Since making the move from Napoli, the African Footballer of the Year has adjusted seamlessly to life in Turkey.
Despite an initial setback in securing a move to a bigger club, the 25-year-old has been an important figure, contributing four goals and four assists in just seven appearances.
His performances have strengthened Galatasaray’s attacking power and provided the team with a much-needed confidence boost.
Why Osimhen’s invaluable contribution matters to Galatasaray
Osimhen’s arrival has coincided with a remarkable run of form for Galatasaray.
The reigning Turkish champions have remained nearly unbeaten, winning seven and drawing two of their last nine matches across all competitions.
Akgun believes that Victor’s presence, alongside Argentina striker Mauro Icardi, has been central to the team’s newfound confidence and dominance.
The admiration for the Nigerian forward and Icardi runs deep within the team. Akgun expressed his excitement about playing alongside such high-quality players, highlighting the vital support they provide both on and off the field.
He claimed that his confidence on the pitch has been amplified by their influence, making him feel more motivated and determined than ever before.
Akgun, who was quoted by Webaslan, said,
“Icardi and Osimhen are great players and very high-quality people. I am very happy to be on the field with them. Of course, the support they give me is very important to me.”
Of course this motivates me. Yes, names like Icardi and Osimhen give us a lot of confidence on the pitch.”
As Galatasaray sits at the top of the Super Lig standings, their goal is clear: maintain their position and vie for glory in the Europa League.
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