Since his permanent move to Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen has not posted anything on social media. This comes in stark contrast to his loan spell, when he frequently shared stories before and after matches. His silence has drawn attention from fans, with some questioning whether it is linked to the love and recognition continually shown to club captain Mauro Icardi.
The Icardi Factor
Despite not being fully fit, carrying extra weight, and still recovering from injury, Icardi continues to be given minutes on the pitch. After every game, the song "Aşkın Olayım”
” (“Let me be your love”), which is Icardi’s goal celebration anthem, is played in his honor. Meanwhile, Osimhen — who is currently Galatasaray’s most in-form player — receives no such recognition.
Even in a recent match, when Osimhen was injured and Icardi went to warm up, the crowd erupted for the Argentine captain. Some fans interpreted this as a sign of disrespect towards Osimhen. Adding to this tension, Osimhen has not celebrated any of his goals this season, further fueling speculation about his mood.
Transfer Market Promises and Frustrations
Another possible reason for Osimhen’s brooding demeanor is Galatasaray’s transfer activity. Reports suggest he was promised a Champions League–ready squad, but the management left critical issues — such as the goalkeeper position — unresolved until the last moment.
This weakness was exposed in their last match, where Osimhen was visibly frustrated, at times begging the wingers to deliver crosses. That said, some of Gala’s signings have been impressive. Singo has strengthened the defense, İlkay has improved the midfield, and overall the club did well in the market. Still, one more midfielder would have made it close to perfect. For the league, reinforcements in midfield and defense could still be added and later registered for the Champions League.
More Focus, Less Noise
In my opinion, Osimhen’s silence is not about Icardi or Galatasaray’s transfer window. Instead, he seems determined to stay focused on his goals this season. The same attitude was visible when he reported to the Nigerian national team camp looking visibly serious, with the Super Eagles on the verge of missing another World Cup. Osimhen’s focus suggests he is trying to push both himself and his teammates to higher levels.
Barcelona Dreams
Looking ahead, this may be Osimhen’s last season — or at most his second-to-last — at Galatasaray. Barcelona are actively searching for a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, and Osimhen has been on their radar since his Lille days.
In an old interview, he admitted to supporting Barcelona as a child and expressed his dream of playing for them. More recently, he revealed there was a club he wanted to join soon, likely hinting at the Catalan giants. While he also downplayed the importance of such a move by saying it “didn’t really matter,” the possibility remains strong.
If Osimhen fails to win something major at Galatasaray, such as the Champions League, a transfer to Barcelona could sour his relationship with Gala fans. But if he achieves glory first, he would leave as a legend, remembered for his contributions rather than questioned for his departure.
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