Victor Osimhen has made an immediate impact at Galatasaray, equalling a long-standing record set by former Lyon striker Bafétimbi Gomis with a recent header against Besiktas.
Osimhen’s path to Istanbul was anything but smooth, having experienced a fallout with Napoli’s management that ultimately led to his transfer to Galatasaray after a failed move to Al Ahli.
Since joining the Turkish side, the Nigerian forward has quickly proven his worth, becoming one of the summer’s most talked-about transfers.
He kicked off his Turkish Super League campaign with an assist against Rizespor and followed it up with another assist in the highly anticipated Fenerbahce derby.
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Victor Osimhen’s scoring prowess was evident as he netted twice in the match against Kasimpasa and continued his impressive form with goals in the Antalya and Besiktas derbies.
Victor Osimhen equals 10-year Galatasaray record

With his stunning header against Besiktas, Osimhen became the first Galatasaray player since Gomis in the 2014-15 season to achieve six goal involvements (four goals and two assists) in his first five league games, as reported by Hurriyet.
Beyond his contributions on the field, Osimhen has quickly become a fan favourite, admired for both his skills and commitment to the team.
After scoring against Besiktas, he addressed speculation about a potential mid-season exit, stating, “I will be here in the second half.”
Thanks to Osimhen’s efforts, Galatasaray is currently at the top of the Turkish Super League, holding a six-point lead over second-placed Samsunspor.