Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has opened up about the major influences that guided his decision to join Turkish giants Galatasaray, mentioning Didier Drogba, Peter Etebo, and Henry Onyekuru as key figures who shaped his move, according to Daily Post.
These players, who had memorable stints at the club, left an impression on Osimhen with their performances and experiences in Turkey.
Victor Osimhen made a summer switch to Galatasaray on loan from Napoli after high-profile interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Al-Ahli.
Despite the buzz around his potential transfer to some of Europe’s top clubs, the Nigerian star chose the Turkish champions, and he is already making an impact.
Since joining Galatasaray, the 25-year-old has hit the ground running, scoring two goals and delivering three assists in his early games for the club. His performances have quickly endeared him to the fans, and he’s becoming an important figure for the team.
Drogba, Others Influenced Victor Osimhen

In a recent interview on the club’s YouTube channel via NTVSpor, Osimhen spoke about the inspiration he drew from watching Drogba, Etebo, and Onyekuru during their time at Galatasaray, noting how their legacies helped solidify his choice to join the Turkish powerhouse. The Nigerian striker hopes to make his own mark and build on their success at the club.
“To be honest, there were a lot of players I idolized and followed since I was little.
“Drogba is one of them. Onyekuru and Etebo played here [Galatasaray] before, I knew the atmosphere was good, I saw it.
“I actually looked online but what I saw in reality was much more magnificent, what I saw here was great.”
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