Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru has impressed Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim and is expected to start the season as a first-team player sources close to the Lions revealed to Turkish-Football.
Terim was expected to give the Nigeria international time to settle in before giving him a starting role but he excelled over the pre-season.
The 21-year-old scored two goals in three friendly games and has been one of the most impressive players over the summer period.
Onyekuru netted against Valencia and in the recent victory over Tunisian side Africain.
Henry Onyekuru with his second goal for Galatasaray. Promising signs! pic.twitter.com/qCQqv8XA6d
— Turkish Football (@Turkish_Futbol1) July 31, 2018
The loanee was also involved in a dummy that resulted in a goal in the victory over Sakaryaspor.
Lovely assist, lovely finish but that dummy from Henry Onyekuru was outrageous ? [via @bsixb] pic.twitter.com/lG79YF5olN
— Turkish Football (@Turkish_Futbol1) July 25, 2018
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Terim is expected to deploy Onyekuru on the wing where he will be competing with Garry Rodrigues for a starting role.
Alternatively, he could also be used upfront exchanging places with Bafetimbi Gomis.
Onyekuru was initially brought in to add depth but Terim is considering making more use of the young winger than initially expected.
The Lions won the Super Lig title last season and booked a place in the Champions League group stage as a result.
