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VIDEO: Victor Osimhen receives insane welcome from Galatasaray ultras after landing in Istanbul at 4am as Turkish club confirm 'official' transfer talks with Napoli

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The 25-year-old striker is in the process of completing a loan move from Serie A side Napoli. He had been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/why-victor-osimhen-rejected-chelsea-transfer-napoli-paltry-wage-offer/blt1bcca3197a982549" target="_blank">linked with Chelsea towards the end of the Premier League transfer window</a>, while a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/victor-osimhen-napoli-exit-failed-chelsea-al-ahli-transfers-galatasaray-accelerate-talks/bltc7e1a026c8e3929b" target="_blank">switch to the Saudi Pro League was also heavily speculated on</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

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Osimhen will now be staying in Europe, with a new Super Lig challenge being taken on. Napoli, who have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/victor-osimhen-cut-from-napoli-squad-serie-a-shirt-number-handed-romelu-lukaku/blt6c71dc8e770b7241" target="_blank">acquired Belgium international frontman Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea</a>, are prepared to sanction a switch that Gala have confirmed as being pushed through.A statement from the club read: "Official negotiations have begun with the football player and his club SSCN Napoli SPA regarding the temporary transfer of professional footballer Victor James Osimhen."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Fans were out in force to welcome Osimhen to Turkey, with many staying up until the early hours in order to catch a glimpse of their latest signing. The Nigeria international waved at and applauded his new supporters, with flares being set off as Osimhen was escorted by car through the streets of Istanbul.<center></center>

DID YOU KNOW?

Osimhen scored 76 goals through 133 appearances for Napoli, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-napoli-celebrations-victor-osimhen-players-party-bus-serie-a-title/blt431422aacd0f1813" target="_blank">helping them to title glory in 2022-23</a>, but only registered 15 efforts in the Italian top-flight last season and is looking to rediscover a spark that once made him one of the most sought-after forwards in world football.

WHAT NEXT?

VIDEO: Victor Osimhen receives insane welcome from Galatasaray ultras after landing in Istanbul at 4am as Turkish club confirm 'official' transfer talks with Napoli | Goal.com US

Victor Osimhen received a raucous welcome from Galatasaray ultras when arriving in Turkey, despite the Nigerian landing in Istanbul at 4am.

VIDEO: Victor Osimhen receives insane welcome from Galatasaray ultras after landing in Istanbul at 4am as Turkish club confirm &apos;official&apos; transfer talks with Napoli