Osimhen’s social media presence surges following Galatasaray loan move

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has witnessed a remarkable surge in his social media following after his loan move to Turkish giants Galatasaray was confirmed.

The transfer, which sees Osimhen join Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli for the 2024/25 season, has not only boosted his presence in European football but also significantly elevated his social media profile.

Since Galatasaray officially announced the agreement with Napoli on their social media platforms, Osimhen has gained over 100,000 new followers on Instagram, with his count rising from 4.4 million to 4.5 million in less than 24 hours. This rapid growth underscores Osimhen’s influence as one of Africa’s most prominent footballers and highlights the excitement surrounding his move to Turkey.

Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray follows a dramatic transfer saga that saw his anticipated move to Chelsea collapse on deadline day. Despite being banished from Napoli’s first-team squad and ruled out of Antonio Conte’s plans for the 2024/25 season, the 25-year-old striker has remained a hot topic in the football world.

The Nigerian international was on the verge of joining Chelsea, but negotiations failed to progress, leaving him to stay in Naples. This came despite a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli, who were prepared to pay Osimhen a staggering €30 million per year over a four-year contract. However, the reigning African Player of the Year opted to continue his career in Europe, leading to his loan move to Galatasaray.

Osimhen’s decision to move to Galatasaray has sparked mixed reactions among fans and pundits, but the overwhelming support he has received on social media suggests that his popularity and influence continue to grow. As he prepares to return to action in Europe, all eyes will be on Osimhen to see how he performs with his new club in the Turkish Super Lig.

This surge in his social media following further cements Osimhen’s status as one of the most influential African footballers globally, and his journey at Galatasaray is set to be closely followed by millions of fans around the world.