Osimhen names his true market value amid Chelsea’s €40m transfer bid

• Victor Osimhen continues to be linked with a possible move to Chelsea amid his exploits with Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray.
• The Nigerian striker looked set to join the English Premier League side at the start of the summer before the transfer fell through.
• In a recent interview, the Nigerian striker stated what he believes to be his real market value

Victor Osimhen’s immediate future and market valuation have increasingly become a major talking point in the football community in Europe.

The Nigerian striker, whose potential transfer dominated the headlines in the recently ended summer window, remains linked with several clubs in Europe and beyond.

In the final days of the window, a number of transfer offers for Osimhen have reportedly fallen through, with talks focusing on issues surrounding his market value.

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Osimhen eventually secured a move to Galatasaray, a transfer that Corriere dello Sport details as a dry loan.

However, in a recent interview, the 25-year-old striker, already making an impact at his new club, shared his thoughts on what he believes his true market value should be.

Osimhen talks about his market value

Speaking to Galatasaray’s official YouTube channel, the former Napoli star fielded a number of questions, including one about his perceived market value.

Responding to the inquiry, Osimhen said:

“I am worth more than 100 million euros. There are very few players like me in the world who have achieved the same results and success as me.”

“It’s all about my characteristics – the things I do on the pitch and my quality. I think I deserve a high valuation. I’m aware of the contribution I can make to a team. Do people think differently? Some say 15 million euros , others say 100-120-150 Everyone has their own opinion.

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Osimhen has already shown his skills with his new club, notably scoring a brilliant brace in a league match against Kasimpasa.

In 2023, he topped the goalscoring charts, leading Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years.

The striker will aim to build on his impressive goal tally once he recovers from his recent hamstring setback.

Galatasaray have released a new update on Osimhen’s injury

Legit.ng another report details that Turkish club Galatasaray have released an update on Osimhen’s injury.

The Istanbul club, in its statement, diagnosed the Nigerian forward with pain in the back muscle. The report concluded, however, by stating that Osimhen will undergo a close evaluation.

The Nigerian striker asked to be substituted in the league match against Kasimpasa. Osimhen’s injury came after he scored a brace in the home game against struggling Kasimpasa.

Source: Legit.ng