‘Victor Was Top Scorer’ – Galatasaray’s Icardi Says Playing with Osimhen Will Be Fun……
Galatasaray’s star striker Mauro Icardi has expressed excitement over the prospect of teaming up with Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, saying it would be a thrilling experience to play alongside a striker of his caliber. The Argentine, known for his lethal finishing and positional intelligence, praised Osimhen’s goal-scoring prowess and described him as “one of the best strikers in Europe right now.”
Speaking in a recent interview, Icardi was asked about the growing rumors linking Osimhen with a move to Galatasaray or potentially featuring together in a fantasy-style All-Star team. Icardi responded with enthusiasm.
“Victor was the top scorer in Serie A not long ago. He’s a complete forward—fast, strong, and he has that killer instinct in the box. Playing with someone like him would be a lot of fun,” Icardi said.
Osimhen, who won the Capocannoniere in the 2022/23 season with Napoli, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation over the last year. Although currently tied to the Italian side, there has been growing buzz about possible moves across Europe, with some Turkish media suggesting Galatasaray could make a sensational bid or bring him in on loan should circumstances align.
While a move remains speculative, Icardi’s comments have only fueled excitement among Galatasaray fans, who are already dreaming of a dynamic attacking duo. Icardi himself had a remarkable season, scoring 25 goals in all competitions and helping Galatasaray secure another domestic title.
“Good players always find a way to understand each other on the pitch,” Icardi added. “Victor’s energy and my experience could be a great combination. If it ever happens, we’ll give defenders a hard time.”
The possible pairing of Icardi and Osimhen has sparked debate among pundits, with many highlighting the stylistic complementarity between the two strikers. While Osimhen thrives on pace and aggressive runs behind the defense, Icardi is known for his clinical presence in the box and ability to find space.
Though there has been no official confirmation of any move, Icardi’s comments have certainly set tongues wagging in Istanbul and beyond. Whether or not the duo ever share a pitch, the mutual respect between two of football’s top forwards is clear—and fans can only hope that the “fun” Icardi spoke of becomes a reality.
