Osimhen Reportedly Persuading Ademola Lookman to Join Galatasaray — A Potential Super Eagles Reunion in Turkey

Football commentator Levent Tüzemen has stirred conversation in Turkey after claiming that Nigerian star Victor Osimhen has personally convinced fellow Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman to join him at Galatasaray.

Speaking on A Spor’s YouTube channel ahead of the January transfer window, Tüzemen said Galatasaray’s interest in Lookman is serious—and Osimhen has become the driving force behind the move.

“Galatasaray has a serious interest in Lookman. Osimhen is the biggest supporter in this transfer. Victor Osimhen convinced Lookman to come to Galatasaray,” he stated, as quoted by Habersarikirmizi.

Galatasaray attempted to secure Lookman last summer, but Atalanta blocked the move. The 28-year-old reportedly went on strike in an effort to force a transfer, before later returning to the Serie A side’s first team.

With January approaching, the Turkish giants appear ready to reignite their pursuit—and this time, with Osimhen pushing behind the scenes, momentum may tilt in their favor.

Opinion — A Move That Could Change Galatasaray and Nigerian Football

If this transfer materializes, it would be more than just another signing—it would be a statement.

A potential Osimhen–Lookman partnership in Istanbul could become one of the most electrifying attacking duos in Europe. Their chemistry is already established through the Super Eagles, and Galatasaray could benefit from that instant understanding, pace, creativity, and lethal finishing.

Beyond club football, this move highlights something bigger: Nigerian players are now influencing transfer dynamics on the global stage. Osimhen using his voice and status to support a teammate shows leadership, unity, and belief in Nigerian talent.

For Lookman, the move could provide consistency, appreciation, and a system tailored to his strengths—something Atalanta has struggled to guarantee.

For Galatasaray, it would be a masterstroke—both on the pitch and commercially, expanding their reach into Africa and global fan bases.

But ultimately, this story reflects a shifting football reality—players now shape transfers just as much as scouts, directors, and agents.

And if Galatasaray pulls this off, the Turkish Süper Lig may soon become home to one of football’s most exciting Nigerian partnerships.