Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is not ruling out the possibility of a potential move that will see him don the black and white stripes of Juventus at some point in the future, Footynaija.com reports.
Osimhen is currently contracted to Super Lig champions Galatasaray but his long-term future in the Turkish capital has been the subject of relentless speculation amid growing interest from top clubs across Europe’s biggest leagues.
La Liga giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have been credited with serious interest in acquiring the services of the Nigeria international but recent attention is focusing more on Juventus who are also long-term admirers of the striker.
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Galatasaray and Juventus are preparing to lock horns in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, with the Super Lig champions boasting a strong advantage after winning the first leg 5-2.
Asked about the possibility of switching from Turkey to Italy while speaking to journalists ahead of the second leg, Osimhen affirmed that he would be open to a move at some point in the future and even named Juventus as a potential destination.
What Victor Osimhen said
“Before Galatasaray stepped in, I could have played in Italy as well,” Osimhen said at the pre-match press conference as per Futbol Arena.
“If it’s possible for me to come to Italy, Juventus would be a club I’d enjoy playing for a lot. However, I’m very happy at Galatasaray right now. I love Galatasaray a lot. I’m having a great time. I’m sweating for a club I’m deeply attached to from the heart.
“Of course, what happens in the future is unknown. 90% of players in the world would want to play for Juventus. I could say, why not?”
Osimhen has previous experience in Serie A, having spent four largely successful years at Napoli and led the Partenopei to a first Scudetto triumph in 33 years. So if the Nigerian striker decides on a return to Italy, he’ll be going back to a familiar environment.
For now though, Osimhen’s complete focus will be on helping Galatasaray successfully navigate the upcoming clash against Juve and secure their UCL Round of 16 berth in thirteen years. All the Super Lig champions need is to avoid a heavy defeat in Turin.
