William Troost-Ekong recently joined Hawksbee and Jacobs to discuss his Nigerian teammates Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, both of whom could soon be on the move.
Speaking about Osimhen, Troost-Ekong revealed that the striker has a clear preference for his next club should a transfer materialize.
Osimhen’s Move to Galatasaray
After leading Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years with 26 league goals in the 2022/23 season, Osimhen secured a lucrative contract.
However, Napoli’s struggles in the following campaign, coupled with manager Antonio Conte’s preference for Romelu Lukaku, limited suitors for Osimhen.
The Nigerian star eventually made a surprising switch to Galatasaray in the summer of 2024.
Despite his injury struggles, Osimhen has remained a vital asset for the Turkish giants as they push for the league title.
Troost-Ekong highlighted Osimhen’s leadership qualities, noting, “He’s someone who speaks up for the team in the changing room, a real leader, and I’m sure he’ll be captain soon.”
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Chelsea Ties and Transfer Speculation
Victor Osimhen had previously been linked to Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain, but Troost-Ekong hinted that the striker has a strong affinity for Chelsea.
“I can tell you he’s a Chelsea fan, I can confirm that,” Troost-Ekong shared in an Exclusive from talkSPORT.
As January approaches, speculation around Osimhen’s future continues to grow. If his injury recovery goes as planned, the Nigerian forward could soon be back on the pitch, boosting Galatasaray’s title ambitions.
