Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, is prioritizing building positive relationships with teammates Michy Batshuayi and Mauro Icardi.

Osimhen’s arrival surprised many Galatasaray fans, but he’s quickly become a favorite.

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He’s also secured the starting striker position, pushing Icardi (there for two seasons) and newcomer Batshuayi (from Fenerbahce) to the bench.

While Coach Buruk Okan might explore formations utilizing multiple strikers, Osimhen isn’t dwelling on potential competition. Instead, he sees it as a learning opportunity.

“Icardi is a legend of this game. Batshuayi is also a deadly player. I have things to learn from them, we will cooperate. We will improve each other’s quality,” Osimhen said after Galatasaray’s 5-0 win on Saturday.

Osimhen has a clear goal to make a significant impact during his loan spell ending in June 2025.

By prioritizing teamwork and learning from his peers, he positions himself for success at Galatasaray.

The striker thought he had scored but ended up unintentionally providing an assist for Abdulkerim Bardakci, the ball deflected off the defender into the back of the net.

Osimhen won over the fans after celebrating Bardakci’s goal honouring club legend Metin Oktay.

After the game the Nigeria international ran over the to Galatasaray ultras stand and celebrated with the ultras.