Adepoju pleads with Osimhen to stay at Galatasaray if Juventus move fails

Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has called on Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen to stay at Turkish side Galatasaray if he doesn’t join Juventus this transfer window.

The 26-year-old has been a transfer target for a host of top European clubs following his successful campaign with Galatasaray in the last campaign. Osimhen, who was on loan from Serie A side Napoli, helped the side win the Turkish Super League and Turkish Cup.

His latest transfer involves Galatasaray, who have reportedly seen their bid to sign the striker on a permanent deal turned away by Napoli. According to Adepoju, if Osimhen will not sign with Juventus, he should continue his stay with Galatasaray, but on a permanent contract.

“I think in my own opinion, I would have loved him to move to Juventus, but if they cannot match his salary and the transfer fee that Napoli is asking for, then I think he should stay back at Galatasaray,” Adepoju said as quoted by Footy Africa.

“The fans there love him, and he has spent a year there with a lot of success. I think he should continue there and have more success. He is a good player and with Galatasaray, I believe they will also love to have him back. Once they can reach an agreement, he should join them, in my opinion.”

Last season in the league, Osimhen featured 30 times for Galatasaray, scoring 26 goals and providing five assists.