Osimhen landed in Istanbul to scenes more befitting of a national hero than a club signing. Thousands of Galatasaray fans flooded Atatürk Airport, chanting, waving flags, and following his arrival flight live online. The streets outside the terminal were gridlocked with fans eager to witness the dawn of a new chapter in Turkish football.

Victor Osimhen thanked Napoli on social media after completing a permanent move to Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for everything.’Nigerian forward Osimhen showed his gratitude to Napoli with an Instagram

The Nigeria international striker scored 37 goals across 41 appearances for the Istanbul-based club on a loan deal from Napoli last season.