Galatasaray on Osimhen: "Historic signing, no debt, everything planned" | OneFootball

President Özbek and Vice President Kavukcu celebrate the arrival of the Nigerian striker: "Record transfer for Turkey, Osimhen believed in our project"

Galatasaray, Osimhen, from the club: "Historic blow, no debt. We planned everything"

Galatasaray has made official what has been defined as the most important transfer in the history of Turkish football: Victor Osimhen is a new player of the Istanbul club. An operation that not only marks a leap in quality for the team, but represents a true manifesto of intentions for the entire Turkish football movement.

Özbek: "Global transformation, not just numbers" In a press conference, President Dursun Özbek highlighted the historic scope of the deal:

"We have finalized the transfer of Victor Osimhen, the largest ever made in Turkish football. But these deals are not just about numbers: they represent fundamental stages in our transformation journey. Galatasaray wants to become not only the largest club in Turkey, but also one of the largest in the world".

The arrival of the Nigerian striker, who has signed a four-year contract, has been described as a symbol of a new phase:

"It is the demonstration that nothing can stop Galatasaray when it wants to achieve a goal. Osimhen has created an authentic bond with the club and with the Turkish people. Along with him, Leroy Sané has believed in our goals. They are clear signs of our credibility".

"We have calculated everything: no improvisation" The president also wanted to dispel any doubts about the sustainability of the operation:

"It's not a transfer made lightly. We have carefully planned the costs, payment flows, and sustainability of the project. Galatasaray has a solid base made up of sponsorships and previous revenues. Those who think 'let's see if they can pay for it' are wrong. Today's Galatasaray is no longer the same as last year's: it's a club growing in every aspect".

Kavukcu: "Osimhen gave up on sensational figures" The vice president Abdullah Kavukcu added to the president's words, revealing further details of the agreement:

"We have not taken on any debt to buy Victor. On the contrary, we have registered his contract as capital for the club: it's a reason for pride. Osimhen has given up on figures that no other player in the world would have ever left on the table".

According to Kavukcu, the striker's choice is linked to sporting and personal motivations:

"He deeply believed in our project. It wasn't an economic issue: he wanted to be part of something bigger. This demonstrates the attractive force that Galatasaray is building".

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