'Fenerbahçe have no interest' - Ex-Turkish star debunks news of Mourinho's team signing Osimhen
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'Fenerbahçe have no interest' - Ex-Turkish star debunks news of Mourinho's team signing Osimhen

Stephen Oladehinde 09:16 - 14.05.2025

Former Turkey international Abdulkerim Durmaz has debunked the rumours linking Victor Osimhen to Fenerbahçe in the summer transfer window.

Osimhen has lightened up the Turkish League this season, having joined Galatasaray on loan last summer.

The Super Eagles star's performance has drawn interest from top clubs in Europe, who are looking to sign him.

The likes of Juventus, Chelsea, Barcelona, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe have all declared interest in the striker. 

Fenerbahçe not in for Osimhen

Fenerbahçe are reportedly in discussions with Napoli regarding their loanee and is prepared to trigger his €75 million release clause, according to recent reports.

However, Durmaz has denied the reports, stressing that transfer reports are often unreliable as the transfer window nears.

"Fenerbahçe has absolutely no interest in Victor Osimhen. In fact, manager Mirsad Türkcan also denied the news about him,” Durmaz said via habersarikirmizi.com.

Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory with fans || Image credit: Imago
Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory with fans || Image credit: Imago

"As the transfer period approaches, we will hear many such lies. I don't even believe my late father. In my opinion, the things said until the transfer is signed are untrue."

Despite Galatasaray's desire to keep the 26-year-old, he is expected to return to his parent club, Napoli, in June 2025 before a permanent move to another team.

Galatasaray are on the verge of achieving a domestic double, largely due to Osimhen's consistent high-level performance.

Across all competitions, the Nigerian forward has been directly involved in 41 goals in 38 appearances, scoring 33 times and providing 8 assists.

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