Galatasaray credits Osimhen for global popularity surge
Galatasaray vice-president Abdullah Kavukcu says Victor Osimhen, alongside Leroy Sané and Mauro Icardi, is among the club's top three jersey sellers, directly driving its rising global appeal. Kavukcu told German newspaper Bild that Osimhen's presence has attracted massive Nigerian fan interest, with many now actively following the Turkish club online. This follows Osimhen's permanent move last summer after a successful loan that helped Galatasaray win a domestic double; his transfer fee was the highest ever in the Turkish Super Lig.
Kavukcu linked this popularity to broader commercial ambitions: plans to take Galatasaray's merchandising division public and establish a café franchise chain. "All of this is primarily due to players like Leroy, Mauro Icardi, and Victor Osimhen, who have greatly enhanced our popularity," he stated. The club aims to rank among the world's top 10.
For Nigerian fans, this underscores Osimhen's status as the country's most marketable footballer. His on-field contribution this season—19 goals and seven assists in 29 matches across all competitions—fuels both jersey sales and international attention.
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