Victor Osimhen said ‘we’ll see’ when asked about leaving Galatasaray this summer (beIN Sports Turkey)
Victor Osimhen has refused to rule out the possibility of leaving Galatasaray after being linked with a move to Arsenal.
Osimhen scored both of Galatasaray’s goals on Friday evening but the Turkish champions were held at home to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted Corum FK in the opening game of the new Super Lig season.
After the match, Osimhen approached Galatasaray’s ultras behind the goal and appeared to offer an apology to the supporters for the result.
But Osimhen’s future at Galatasaray is in doubt after Arsenal discussed the prospect of signing the 27-year-old during talks with the Turkish club over deals for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri.
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When asked about the rumours linking him with a move to Arsenal, Osimhen replied: ‘There are always rumours during the transfer windows.
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‘I’ll focus on my job. I’m focused on my work. We’ll see and think about what comes next then.’
ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - AUGUST 14: Victor Osimhen (45) of Galatasaray celebrates after a goal during the Turkish Super Lig week 1 football match between Galatasaray and Arca Corum FK at Rams Park in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 14, 2026. (Photo by Sebnem Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - AUGUST 14: Victor Osimhen (45) of Galatasaray celebrates after a goal during the Turkish Super Lig week 1 football match between Galatasaray and Arca Corum FK at Rams Park in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 14, 2026. (Photo by Sebnem Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
However, Osimhen insisted that he would remain committed to Galatasaray if he does not leave the club this summer.
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‘It’s going to be a tough season. The team is aware of that,’ Osimhen said.
‘I’m ready to give everything for this club. This was an important wake-up call. It was a wake-up call for the players too.
‘We have to give everything on the pitch. Our fans give us incredible energy, they always support us. We need to reciprocate.
‘We need to gain momentum before the Champions League. We need to fight very well from the very first match.’
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