In the Champions League knockout play-offs, Galatasaray eliminated Juventus 7-5 on aggregate to advance to the round of 16. Victor Osimhen scored the team’s first goal in this match and provided an assist in the first leg.
So far, Osimhen has made 8 Champions League appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 1 assist, ranking 5th in the Champions League scoring charts.
The 27-year-old Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a permanent deal this summer. He had attracted interest from multiple top clubs and could have played in major leagues such as the Premier League and La Liga. However, the player’s high wage demands led to failed transfers, with Chelsea being one of the clubs deterred by his salary requirements.
In the end, Galatasaray spent big to sign him for a transfer fee of €75 million. Under the contract, Osimhen will receive a fixed annual net salary of €15 million, a net loyalty bonus of €1 million, and €5 million in image rights per season.
