Osimhen rewarded that faith with 26 league goals as Gala romped to the top-flight title, firmly establishing himself as a favourite with the club’s feverish fanbase. Towards the end of last season, Osimhen’s daughter led the call-and-response chant from the stands to celebrate one of his father’s goals.

Still in his prime, Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen is a blockbuster addition to the Turkish Süper Lig after joining Galatasaray from Napoli on a permanent transfer.