Victor Osimhen is set to wear the No. 45 shirt at Galatasaray, a number he has requested due to its personal significance. The Nigerian striker, who is expected to finalize a season-long loan deal from Napoli later today, has a special connection to the No. 45, which he wore during his time at Belgian club Charleroi.
According to Nigerian broadcast journalist Onyebuchi Onokala, also known as Buchi Laba, Osimhen chose this number as a lucky charm, reflecting its importance in his career. At Napoli, Osimhen wore No. 9, the same number he donned at Lille and for the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles.
This move to Galatasaray, where Osimhen will wear the No. 45 jersey, marks a new chapter in his career as he seeks to make a significant impact in the Turkish Super Lig.