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Osimhen Reveals Dries Mertens Was Key in Decision to Join Galatasaray on Loan.
Victor Osimhen has disclosed that he consulted with his former Napoli teammate, Dries Mertens, before agreeing to join Galatasaray on loan. Osimhen, who arrived in Istanbul to a warm welcome, will spend the 2024/25 season with the Turkish Super Lig champions. The Nigerian striker, enthusiastic about reuniting with Mertens, expressed his excitement upon arrival and praised the atmosphere in Turkey. The two players, who were teammates at Napoli, will now collaborate once again at Galatasaray.