{"id":840731,"date":"2025-04-12T12:12:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T17:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/12\/osimhen-delivers-samsunspor-verdict-speaks-on-galatasaray-future-amid-links-to-chelsea-psg\/"},"modified":"2025-04-12T12:12:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T17:12:16","slug":"osimhen-delivers-samsunspor-verdict-speaks-on-galatasaray-future-amid-links-to-chelsea-psg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/12\/osimhen-delivers-samsunspor-verdict-speaks-on-galatasaray-future-amid-links-to-chelsea-psg\/","title":{"rendered":"Osimhen delivers Samsunspor verdict, speaks on Galatasaray future amid links to Chelsea, PSG"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Super Eagles forward <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Osimhen+\">Victor Osimhen<\/a> says <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Galatasaray\">Galatasaray<\/a> \u201chave the quality to win every match\u201d after his goal helped the Turkish champions secure a 2-0 victory away to Samsunspor on Friday night, <a href=\"https:\/\/Soccernet.ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The on-loan <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Napoli\">Napoli<\/a> striker continued his sensational scoring form with a composed finish just 60 seconds into the second half at the Samsun 19 May Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>His strike, set up brilliantly by Yunus Akg\u00fcn, put the game beyond the reach of the hosts and moved Galatasaray closer to their title ambitions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155489\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155489\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4dc83f6fd8ae4db395adfa02854200e3.jpeg\" alt=\"Soccer Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring against Fenerbahce.\" width=\"658\" height=\"500\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155489\">Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring a goal. Photo Credit Galatasaray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 26-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Nigeria\">Nigerian<\/a> now has an eye-catching tally of 29 goals and six assists in 33 appearances across all competitions this season, reinforcing his status as one of Europe\u2019s most coveted forwards.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer What Osimhen said after Galatasaray beat Samsunspor<\/h2>\n<p>After the match, Osimhen reflected on both the team\u2019s performance and his own growing form, while also addressing rumours surrounding his future.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe were a bit rushed in the first half, we actually wanted to show ourselves, how good we are\u2026 We started playing fast and forward,\u201d Osimhen said, as per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galatasaray.org\/haber\/futbol\/victor-osimhen-her-maci-kazanacak-kaliteye-sahibiz\/57579\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galatasaray\u2019s official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe needed to have a bit more ball. We knew our opponent, they were both tough opponents and something that suited their playing style\u2014in fact our rushing was to their advantage. We played more patiently in the second half. I am also happy with my goal contribution. We need to continue by adding to this. We need to carry this momentum forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155488\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155488\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/352ab77892dd463382c63a7675ab4fc3.jpeg\" alt=\"Soccer Nigeria and Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen.\" width=\"592\" height=\"500\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155488\">Nigeria and Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit Galatasaray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>READ MORE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/04\/galatasaray-man-united-chelsea-osimhen.html\">Transfers: Galatasaray ready to battle Man United, Chelsea for Osimhen signature with new AI App<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/04\/manchester-united-victor-osimhen-2.html\">Why Manchester United might not sign Victor Osimhen this summer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/04\/victor-osimhen-chelsea-arsenal.html\">From Didier Drogba to Victor Osimhen: Ranking Galatasaray\u2019s 10 best African goalscorers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Osimhen\u2019s goal came at a vital time, helping Galatasaray maintain their lead in the S\u00fcper Lig title race, as the club aims for its 24th Turkish top-flight crown and the elusive fifth star on their badge.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe focus is on us right now. We have a responsibility as a team. We want to win. We actually have the quality to win every match. It is not easy, we will face very important opponents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to be prepared to overcome these opponents and lift this cup at the end of the season, we just need to fight. We need to give everything when we step on the field. I think we will have the advantage at the end of the season, but as I said, it will not be easy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Soccer Osimhen: Galatasaray will forever be in my heart<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155487\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-155487\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/04\/960c3058f93b40ffb15f7bb8a4017b65.jpeg\" alt=\"Soccer Nigeria and Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen.\" width=\"489\" height=\"500\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-155487\">Nigeria and Galatasaray star Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit Galatasaray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Osimhen also addressed ongoing transfer speculation, with Paris Saint-Germain, <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Chelsea\">Chelsea<\/a>, Manchester United, and <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Juventus\">Juventus<\/a> all reportedly monitoring his situation ahead of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThere are always rumours about me, of course. But I prefer to live in the moment. I am enjoying myself right now. I am enjoying both the club and my life here. The fans have also been incredibly supportive since the first day, all stakeholders within Galatasaray, everyone has helped me. They have always been there for me, not just me, but also my friends and family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow I will fight for the fifth star with my team, and a decision will be made at the end of the season about what will be best for everyone. Galatasaray will forever be in my heart.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Soccer Osimhen and Nigeria\u2019s World Cup hopes<\/h2>\n<p>While speculation around his club future continues, Osimhen\u2019s blistering form is also a timely boost for Nigeria, who are preparing for the Unity Cup tournament in London.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_154905\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-154905\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/imago1060190783-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Nigeria Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and striker Victor Osimhen.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-154905\">Nigeria Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and striker Victor Osimhen. Photo by IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Super Eagles head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Chelle\">Eric Chelle<\/a> will be counting on his star forward to deliver in front of goal as Nigeria attempts to revive their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes.<\/p>\n<p>The three-time African champions currently sit fourth in their qualification group, six points adrift of leaders South Africa, after a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n<p>With time running out and pressure mounting, Chelle will hope Osimhen\u2019s red-hot form for Galatasaray can inspire a turnaround for the Super Eagles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soccer Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_0327-copy-150x150.jpg\"  height=\"80\" width=\"80\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/imhonlamhen-eronmhonsele\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImhonlamhen Eronmhonsele\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tImhonlamhen Eronmhonsele turns into a ball of passion when writing about Nigerian football and its talents, whether rising stars or established legends, locally and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>From the deepest corners of the Middle East, to the green fields of the Americas, to the celebrated grounds in Europe, and the rich soils of Africa, Imhons is more than glad, usually with a glass of a tasty drink nearby, to capture the essence of the game, by connecting the dots between culture, identity, and football.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/04\/osimhen-samsunspor-galatasaray.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen says Galatasaray \u201chave the quality to win every match\u201d after his goal helped the Turkish champions secure a 2-0 victory away to Samsunspor on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The on-loan Napoli striker continued his sensational scoring form with a composed finish just 60 seconds into the second half at [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":840732,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,96184,2005],"tags":[5053,96183],"class_list":{"0":"post-840731","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-delivers","8":"category-osimhen","9":"category-soccer","10":"tag-delivers","11":"tag-osimhen"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/840731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=840731"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/840731\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/840732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=840731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=840731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=840731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}