{"id":904326,"date":"2026-05-08T06:14:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/ex-turkiye-international-calls-for-osimhen-fernandes-link-up-at-galatasaray\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T06:14:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:14:30","slug":"ex-turkiye-international-calls-for-osimhen-fernandes-link-up-at-galatasaray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/ex-turkiye-international-calls-for-osimhen-fernandes-link-up-at-galatasaray\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Turkiye international calls for Osimhen-Fernandes link up at Galatasaray"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img width=\"750\" height=\"422\" alt=\"Soccer Ex-Turkiye international calls for Osimhen-Fernandes link up at Galatasaray\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/DqgrQR9Vf4IuDLmLAcnb46TO_A8=\/750x422\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F05%2FNS-2-Photo-Frame-Facebook-Soccernet1.jpg\" srcset data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\"><\/p>\n<p>Bruno Fernandes and Victor Osimhen. Copyright: Imago<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been tipped to join Super Eagles striker <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/tag\/victor-osimhen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victor Osimhen<\/a> at Galatasaray by a former Turkiye International, Soccernet.ng reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese has just one year left on his contract with the Red Devils, although there&#8217;s an option to extend for another year.<\/p>\n<p>The 31-year-old was offered up by the club for sale last summer, but chose to stay, and is on the brink of equalling Thierry Henry&#8217;s Premier League assist record in one campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Former Turkiye midfielder Zeki \u00d6nder \u00d6zen has urged Galatasaray to go all out for Bruno Fernandes, claiming he&#8217;ll be a vital addition to their success in the UEFA Champions League.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4597\" height=\"3065\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/8-r7QXCtgASuELsbYMHxEC7_c5U=\/4597x3065\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1076051518.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United during the Premier League match against Leeds United at Old Trafford\"><figcaption>Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United during the Premier League match against Leeds United at Old Trafford. Copyright: ImagoxConorxMolloy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Get Our Sports News First \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VagMHLcA89MZvw0Btc21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Soccer Zeki \u00d6nder wants Fernandes to join Osimhen at Galatasaray<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking on a broadcast with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=osDS3_hNnz8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VOLE<\/a><\/strong>, the former Fenerbahce coach wants Okan Buruk&#8217;s side to do whatever it takes to bring Bruno Fernandes to RAMS Park, claiming it&#8217;ll bring the best out of Victor Osimhen.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWith Osimhen there in attack, I can&#8217;t think of anything to say to Fernandes,\u201d the 56-year-old said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3612\" height=\"2408\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/RH9KYSJ8-g4QAtFbqjcSO_Y8h-g=\/3612x2408\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F03%2Fimago1074505551.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Dominik Szoboszlai speaks to Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen\"><figcaption>Dominik Szoboszlai speaks to Galatasaray&#8217;s Victor Osimhen. Copyright: IMAGOxDavidxRawcliffe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cHe&#8217;s world class, right, one of the best in the World.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis would also help Galatasaray in their hunt for success in the UEFA Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the league too, he&#8217;ll cause lots of trouble for everyone. It would deter other rivals [Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Trabzonspor] from competing for the league title.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis addition would make Osimhen want to stay. Imagine these players competing in top form and without any injuries. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, their chances of approaching him are very slim,\u201d Zeki \u00d6nder concluded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/h_esBqT_vTwg99QNnxLTGx6VMU4=\/1024x683\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2025%2F03%2Fimago1059460843.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates his goal\"  ><figcaption>Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates his goal. Copyright: xIMAGO\/EveryxSecondxMediax <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The one-time FA Cup winner, in an interview with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/e4g_bAInmHM?si=Ms2AS9R7wVwBtOWD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rio Ferdinand<\/a><\/strong>, admitted he considered exiting the Theatre of Dreams last summer, but chose to stay since he hadn&#8217;t achieved all he set out to do.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img alt=\"<!-- Author Start -->Adefolahan Guerreiro<!-- Author End -->&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0f64d35abfd960f4a5a400c4bb517f7f0be6c48b655560fbdd37e59d9fc9ca58?s=80&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g&#8221;  height=&#8221;80&#8243; width=&#8221;80&#8243; loading=&#8221;lazy&#8221; decoding=&#8221;async&#8221;>\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/guerreiro\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAdefolahan Guerreiro\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAdefolahan is a multilingual CAF-Accredited sports journalist and football writer whose work spans outlets like Soccernet Nigeria, Pure Football UK, and Royalsportz. <\/p>\n<p>With a sharp eye for detail and a background in college sports, he tells the African football story with depth, flair, and global perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, he brings a cross-cultural voice to his coverage, blending insight with accessibility for readers around the world.<br \/>\nHis portfolio includes interviews with top Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, Sikiru Alimi, Sodiq Ismaila, and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.<\/p>\n<p>A devoted Borussia Dortmund fan, Adefolahan thrives on the emotion and rhythm of the beautiful game. Away from work, he\u2019s a sci-fi enthusiast and series lover who enjoys exploring how sport, storytelling, and culture collide.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/05\/ex-turkiye-osimhen-fernandes-galatasaray.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Adefolahan Guerreiro<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Bruno Fernandes and Victor Osimhen. Copyright: Imago Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been tipped to join Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray by a former Turkiye International, Soccernet.ng reports. The Portuguese has just one year left on his contract with the Red Devils, although there&#8217;s an option to extend for another year. 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