This summer, once again, the transfer market is hot, especially because of the Nigerian star Victor Osimhen.
In fact, there has been quite a buzz after Galatasaray placed an €150 million evaluation on him.
Is he really that good?
Record Transfer Becomes Most Valuable Player
Victor Osimhen had already become a record signing for Galatasaray as he joined the team in a deal worth €75 million.
However, at the time, people were wondering whether the price was appropriate.
What’s the twist now?
According to Galatasaray’s vice-president, Abdullah Kavukcu, the team has been underpaying him as his value has doubled after joining the team.
Statistics That Back the Hype
He does what he says. Just take a look at his numbers.
- 66 goal involvements in 65 matches
- 7 goals in the UEFA Champions League
- Pivotal in eliminating Juventus
This was important. The success of Galatasaray in making its way to the Round of 16 after more than a decade will change how the club, and by extension, Osimhen, is viewed on the continent.
Why Galatasaray Isn’t Selling Him Off
Galatasaray’s decision to hold onto Osimhen goes beyond merely selling the player for a profit.
Osimhen is part of a much larger plan by the club to move away from being dominant in domestic football and become a force in European football.
Thus, Galatasaray is determined to keep him and will only sell him for an exceptionally rare offer.
Who’s Still Interested in Him?
Even with the sky-high asking price, there is no lack of suitors for him.
Some of the most prominent clubs interested in him before include:
- Chelsea FC
- Manchester United FC
- Paris Saint-Germain
However, there is still considerable interest from teams in the Saudi Pro League, where the financial barriers to transfer are much lower.
Worth It at €150M?
This is where things get exciting.
To start with,
- He’s playing at his absolute best.
- Achieving in Europe, not just at home.
- Producing goals consistently.
But on the other hand,
- At €150M, he joins the elite tier of footballers (Mbappe and Haaland level).
- Performances in the Turkish league may not necessarily replicate in top-five leagues.
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The Conclusion
Osimhen’s progress indicates a trend—African players aren’t just football talents anymore, they’ve become integral parts of the football economy.
Clubs have begun to recognize this and reflect the prices accordingly.
Is Victor Osimhen worth €150M?
At present, it seems that Galatasaray does believe so— and they are certainly not the only ones.
The answer ultimately lies in one single aspect: is the club ready to pay this price?
