Victor Osimhen set to become Galatasaray captain after Icardi exit
Author: Adegboyega AdeleyePublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Turkey
Sports

Victor Osimhen is set to become the new captain of Galatasaray following the departure of Mauro Icardi, whose contract expired. Osimhen, who served as vice-captain last season, helped the club win the Turkish Super Lig and Turkish Cup, and holds the record as the fastest player to reach 50 goals for Galatasaray. He also became the first foreign player to score a Champions League hat-trick for the club. If confirmed, he would become one of the few Nigerian footballers to captain a major European club.
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