Victor Osimhen has come below renewed highlight after Galatasaray narrowly progressed regardless of a 3:2 extra-time defeat to Juventus FC within the Champions League playoff second leg.
After successful the primary leg 5:2, Galatasaray virtually crashed out following a 3:0 deficit at full time within the return leg, earlier than late extra-time drama noticed them lose 3:2 however nonetheless advance 7:5 on combination. The scare has reignited conversations in regards to the Turkish Tremendous League’s stage in comparison with Europe’s prime 5 leagues.
Softfootball, in earlier evaluation, acknowledged {that a} participant of Osimhen’s caliber must be competing in one in every of Europe’s elite leagues the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, or Ligue 1.
Inside these leagues, recommendations typically level to golf equipment akin to Chelsea, Manchester Metropolis, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, FC Barcelona, Actual Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern München, Inter Milan, AC Milan and even Juventus.
Osimhen can not return to SSC Napoli as a consequence of their fractured relationship earlier than his departure. He signed a four-year contract with Galatasaray on July 31 for a reported €75 million web switch payment paid to Napoli, making him the very best switch payment in Turkish soccer historical past.
Whereas Turkey is in Europe and Galatasaray is a historic membership, critics argue the worldwide viewership and aggressive depth of the Turkish Tremendous League don’t match the highest 5 leagues. Many high-profile names who moved to Galatasaray akin to İlkay Gündoğan, Leroy Sané and Mauro Icardi had already spent their peak years at Europe’s elite golf equipment.
Osimhen, nevertheless, stays in his prime. Observers imagine he might want a transfer to a league providing greater competitors and motivation. Past Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe S.Okay., few Turkish golf equipment command world recognition amongst common soccer followers.
The dramatic 3:2 loss to Juventus, after main 5:2 from the primary leg, has additionally raised questions on consistency inside the Galatasaray squad as they proceed their European marketing campaign.
