Osimhen rewarded that faith with 26 league goals as Gala romped to the top-flight title, firmly establishing himself as a favourite with the club’s feverish fanbase. Towards the end of last season, Osimhen’s daughter led the call-and-response chant from the stands to celebrate one of his father’s goals.

Galatasaray have signed striker Victor Osimhen from Serie A side Napoli for 75 million euros (85.74 million dollars), the Super Lig champions announced on Thursday, making the Nigerian the most expensive incoming transfer in Turkish soccer.

Still in his prime, Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen is a blockbuster addition to the Turkish Süper Lig after joining Galatasaray from Napoli on a permanent transfer.