"Icardi is Better than Osimhen" – Turkish Commentator Sparks Debate Over Galatasaray Duo
Turkish football pundit Kaya Çilingiroğlu has stirred up heated debate after declaring that Mauro Icardi is a better striker than Victor Osimhen, despite the Nigerian’s stellar season at Galatasaray.
Speaking to TRT Spor, Çilingiroğlu doubled down on his opinion, insisting that Galatasaray would lose nothing even if Osimhen fails to make his move from Napoli permanent:
“Even if Osimhen doesn’t come, there is no problem. Mauro Icardi is there. Icardi is better than Osimhen. If I understand football, Osimhen can’t get that kind of money in any other country in Europe.”
The comment comes amid Galatasaray's aggressive bid to retain the Nigerian striker, reportedly offering him a €25 million-per-year deal following his 37-goal season and a double trophy triumph in the Turkish Cup and Super Lig.
💬 Opinion: Icardi or Osimhen – Who Reigns Supreme?
This statement is bold—perhaps too bold. While Mauro Icardi brings experience, clinical finishing, and a strong connection with Galatasaray fans, Victor Osimhen has consistently delivered elite-level performances across Europe, not just Turkey.
The Nigerian star is younger, more physically dominant, and has proven himself in Serie A, Champions League, and now Super Lig. Let’s not forget: this is a striker sought after by clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United, and PSG.
Çilingiroğlu’s comments may resonate with fans emotionally attached to Icardi, but if football today is about versatility, physicality, and goal impact on a global level—Osimhen holds the edge.
📌 Final Thought
Galatasaray are wise to try and keep both—because in modern football, a strike force with Icardi and Osimhen is not a comparison... it's a dream partnership.
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Who would you pick to lead your line—Osimhen or Icardi?
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