Fenerbahce Board Member Ready to Fund Osimhen Move from Galatasaray

Fenerbahce board member Hakan Safi has said he is ready to personally pay for Victor Osimhen’s transfer — a bold move that could shake Turkish football.

Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, has had a brilliant season. The Nigerian striker has scored or assisted 38 goals in 36 matches, helping Galatasaray move closer to a league and cup double. He has quickly become a fan favourite at the club.

While Galatasaray are enjoying Osimhen’s success, rivals Fenerbahce have been left frustrated. The Yellow Canaries are expected to finish second again behind their biggest rivals, and Osimhen’s performances have only added to the disappointment.

That frustration has now turned into determination. Speaking through Turkish journalist Ahmet Ercanlar, Hakan Safi said:

“Fenerbahce manager Hakan Safi wants to sign Osimhen. He said, ‘Let’s join forces and make the transfer happen. I’ll provide the money if needed.’”

Fenerbahce had the chance to sign Osimhen last summer but chose to bring in Youssef En-Nesyri from Sevilla instead. Galatasaray then stepped in and agreed to Napoli’s terms for a loan deal, which has proved to be a smart decision.

Safi, who also supports the club’s basketball team, now wants the board to move fast and show that Fenerbahce can compete financially with Galatasaray. He believes Osimhen could be the key to ending their rival’s dominance.

However, taking Osimhen from Galatasaray won’t be easy. Galatasaray are working hard to keep him permanently, and he is central to their future plans.

On top of that, there’s strong interest from Europe’s top clubs. Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all keeping tabs on the Nigerian, with United manager Ruben Amorim said to be very interested. Juventus are also watching, and both Real Madrid and Barcelona could join the race.

Victor Osimhen, who became the first African to win the Serie A Golden Boot, is one of the most wanted strikers in world football — and Fenerbahce’s dream move may be the toughest of all