Istanbul, Turkey – Fenerbahce president Ali Koc don talk say Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen too big to dey play for Turkish Super Lig. Dis statement come as Galatasaray, Fenerbahce’s fierce rival, don secure Osimhen on loan from Napoli.
Koc made dis comment during an interview with TRT Spor. E emphasize say Osimhen, wey don score 33 goals since e join Galatasaray, na ‘special player’ wey dey ‘above Turkey’.
“Osimhen na special player and him dey in different category. E fit come once every 40 years,” Koc talk. “Galatasaray luck dey for their side as dem sign him.”
Fenerbahce fans don dey vex say Koc no bring Osimhen to their side. Koc respond say dem never offer Osimhen to Fenerbahce, and circumstances surround the transfer favor Galatasaray.
“For those wey no sabi about Osimhen transfer, let me yan am; luck dey for Galatasaray side,” Koc continue. “Mauro Icardi wey dey injured help them fit secure him. If dem no get the injury, e fit be different matter.”
Koc fit explain say Osimhen dey for Saudi Arabia deal before Napoli president increase the price last minute, causin Saudi clubs to pull out. Once Europe transfer window close, only Turkey fit still dey open for Galatasaray to grab the player.
“I land for London from New York at 6 am that particular day. Around 12-1 o’clock, I dey tire go sleep. When I wake, my phone full with abusive messages,” Koc say. “Na then I sabi say Galatasaray don buy Osimhen.”
Koc, wey dey face backlash from Fenerbahce fans, insist say Osimhen deserve better league wey go showcase him talents more. “If e dey according to the rules, no be una budget go fit limit wetin dem fit spend,” he add.
Galatasaray dey plan to make Osimhen’s loan permanent as the season dey reach end, but Koc don point out say him talents go shine better for leagues like Premier League or Bundesliga.
Osimhen’s performance so far don ignite rivalry between the two Istanbul clubs. Him goal-scoring form fit tip the balance of power as Galatasaray dey pursue league and cup double this season.
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