Galatasaray are planning to make Victor Osimhen their captain next season, according to respected Turkish journalist Yakup Çınar.
Speaking on the 90+ Digital YouTube channel, Çınar said the Turkish champions have already made verbal offers worth between €110m and €120m to keep the Nigerian striker at the club. He added that the club’s management sees Osimhen as a natural leader for the 2026/27 campaign.
“In the scenario where Icardi doesn’t stay, Osimhen will wear the number nine jersey next season,” Çınar revealed. The statement suggests Galatasaray are preparing for life without Mauro Icardi, whose future in Istanbul remains uncertain.
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Osimhen joined Galatasaray from Napoli and has been central to their success, helping the club secure back-to-back Super Lig titles. His performances have made him a fan favorite and a key figure in the team’s plans going forward.
If the move is finalized, the striker would take on both the captain’s armband and the iconic No. 9 shirt, cementing his status as the focal point of Galatasaray’s attack.
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