Osimhen speaks on ‘lobbying compatriot Osayi-Samuel to affix Galatasaray’

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has denied lobbying compatriot Bright Osayi-Samuel to depart Fenerbahce and be part of him at Galatasaray.

As it stands, Osayi-Samuel shall be free to depart Fenerbahce in the summertime.

Osayi-Samuel’s subsequent transfer has been one of many hottest matters in Turkish soccer in latest months. This is as he has refused to signal a contract extension at Fenerbahce, even together with his deal set to run out on the finish of the season.

The Nigerian defender has been closely linked with Fenerbahce’s close to neighbors Galatasaray. There have additionally been rumours that Osimhen has been speaking to Osayi-Samuel to persuade him to affix Galatasaray.

However, Osimhen has now denied such rumours. After Galatasaray’s 2-1 win over Goztepe on Saturday, he was queried on the problem, and he revealed that he has by no means had such dialog with Osayi-Samuel.

“I didn’t have a conversation with him (Osayi-Samuel) about such. He’s my friend, but no,” Osimhen stated.