By our reporter 3.8.2026
Victor Osimhen is reported to have rejected the offer to be Galatasaray vice captain, sparking speculations he may be eyeing a move this summer.
According sports TV host with Tegol Serhat Ulueren, this has put Galatasaray vice-president Abdullah Kavukçu is under a lot of pressure coupled with the fact Galatasaray have not made much transfers so far.
“Galatasaray fans are frustrated by the lack of transfers,” Ulueren said as quoted by GS Gazetesi.
“Osimhen was offered the vice-captaincy, but he refused. We saw it in the match; he didn’t even wear the armband.
“I see that Abdullah Kavukçu is under a lot of pressure. That is how management is. Today you are happy, tomorrow you are not,” he said.
This comes after Osimhen declined to wear the captain’s armband during Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw against Rennes in a pre-season friendly on Sunday.
Meanwhile having failed to land Julian Alvarez Barcelona are said to be eyeing a move for Osimhen according to reports. The La Liga Champions have brought in two attackers this summer in the shape of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, but they are looking to sign a centre-forward.
Galatasaray would allegedly want at least €75m for the attacker, who has a huge salary in Turkey, collecting in the region of €15m net plus bonuses every season, in addition to having all his image rights.