Dries Mertens, the experienced Galatasaray winger, has been in the game long enough to recognize talent when he sees it, hence Victor Osimhen’s talent.
Obviously, when it comes to Victor Osimhen, Mertens is full of praise, with a strong belief that the young Nigerian forward has the potential to achieve great things in football. The chemistry between the two players on the pitch is evident, as they continue to link up in important moments for their team.
Fernerbahce vs Galatasaray
In Galatasaray’s recent 3-1 victory over their fierce Istanbul rivals, Fenerbahce, Osimhen stood out once again, even if he didn’t find the back of the net himself.
The 25-year-old showed his class with yet another assist, setting up Mertens for the second goal in the 28th minute. It was the kind of teamwork that has left Galatasaray fans buzzing with excitement about what lies ahead for their side this season.
What Mertens Has To Say About Victor Osimhen
But beyond the game itself, Mertens couldn’t hold back his admiration for Osimhen. Speaking to the club’s official website, the Belgian winger expressed his joy that Osimhen made the decision to join Galatasaray. Mertens emphasized that Osimhen’s ability is undeniable and that despite not having the best preparation period, he will only get better as time goes on.
“Frankly, I am very happy that he came here. He is an incredible player, I know he can do even better, we will see that in the future,” Mertens told the club’s official website.
“However, it is a great advantage for him to join us. He did not have a good preparation period, but he is a very important player for us and I think he will go to better places.”
For Mertens, Victor Osimhen is not just a valuable player for the present, but someone whose career is destined to soar to even greater heights in the future.
