Osimhen could be on his way to Real Madrid

Reports coming from Türkiye suggest that 2023 African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen could be heading to Real Madrid this summer.

This was stated by football commentator Ertem Şener who claimed that newly appointed Madrid manager José Mourinho had identified the Super Eagles striker as a key transfer target.

Şener, speaking via Turkish outlet habersarikirmizi.com, revealed that Mourinho had specifically requested Osimhen as he prepares to begin his second spell at the Santiago Bernabéu.

“I think there is a possibility that Osimhen will leave Galatasaray. I heard Mourinho wants Osimhen at Real Madrid. Florentino Perez said during the selection, ‘I have agreed a deal with the player for 150 million Euros.’ Galatasaray also asked for that amount for Osimhen,” said Şener.

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“I asked the Galatasaray fans here. Florentino Perez sent 150 million euros and said, ‘I bought Victor Osimhen,’ what do you think?” he added.

Such a transfer fee – reportedly €150 million – would be one of the most expensive transfers in football history, and would make Osimhen the first Super Eagles player to represent Real Madrid.

Mourinho returned to Madrid this summer, signing a three-year contract until June 2029. His previous stint at the club in 2010 to 2013 delivered the 2011/12 La Liga title with a record 100 points, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.

Osimhen has recently attracted interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​​​Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.