Osimhen Eyes Juventus or Barcelona as Summer Transfer Decision Looms
Nigeria’s striking sensation Victor Osimhen is reportedly weighing his options ahead of the summer transfer window—and while Turkish giants Galatasaray would love to keep him, respected Turkish journalist Mehmet Ozcan has revealed that the player is also seriously considering moves to Juventus and Barcelona.
Currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, the 26-year-old has been a revelation in Turkey. With 29 goals and six assists in 33 appearances across all competitions, Osimhen has quickly become a fan favorite and a vital cog in Galatasaray’s title push.
But despite the warm reception and his fine form, Ozcan told Sabah that the Nigerian forward has bigger ambitions.
“The experienced center forward currently has two other teams in mind besides Galatasaray: Juventus from Italy and Barcelona from Spain,” he said.
💭 Opinion: Osimhen’s Rise Is No Fluke—And His Next Move Must Be Smart
Victor Osimhen’s talent has never been in question. After impressing in France and exploding onto the Serie A scene with Napoli, his current success at Galatasaray has only reinforced what most football fans already knew—he is a world-class striker.
But while Galatasaray dreams of keeping him, the allure of Serie A's Juventus or La Liga's Barcelona is difficult to ignore.
Juventus would offer him a familiar environment in Italy, where his physicality and finishing are already proven. Barcelona, on the other hand, is a club of global prestige that’s slowly rebuilding and could use a dynamic, clinical forward to spearhead their attack.
Osimhen’s own words hint that he’s still undecided but clearly happy in the present:
“There 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.”
🚨 What Next for Osimhen?
The forward came close to joining Chelsea last summer before the deal fell apart, and with the Premier League still watching closely, this summer could see a bidding war for his signature.
Galatasaray will surely do everything to retain him, but unless they pull off a major miracle—financially and sportingly—it’s likely Osimhen will seek a new challenge at a top-tier European club.
Whether it’s Juventus, Barcelona, or a surprise suitor, one thing is certain: Victor Osimhen’s name will dominate the summer transfer headlines.
Where do you think Osimhen should go next? Stay in Turkey, return to Italy, or take on La Liga? Let the debates begin. ⚽🔥