Former Beşiktaş midfielder Sinan Engin has claimed that Victor Osimhen’s behaviour at Galatasaray has changed, as speculation over the Nigerian striker’s future continues to grow ahead of the summer transfer window.
Engin said Galatasaray should consider selling Osimhen if clubs like Real Madrid or Bayern Munich submit offers in the region of €120 million or higher for the Super Eagles star.
Speaking on the Asist Analiz YouTube channel, the Turkish football figure suggested that Osimhen is no longer behaving the same way he did when he initially joined the club on loan from Napoli.
“If clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are making offers around 120 million Euros, or even more, then I’m in favor of selling Osimhen,” Engin said.
The former midfielder also raised concerns about the striker’s conduct within the squad, claiming teammates now feel pressured to constantly pass the ball to him during matches.
“We need to have a detailed conversation with Osimhen. There have been changes in his behavior. He’s not performing or behaving like he used to,” he stated.
Engin specifically mentioned Galatasaray winger Yunus Akgün, alleging that the player often chooses to pass to Osimhen even when there are better options available because the striker becomes frustrated when ignored.
“When Yunus Akgün gets the ball, he tries to pass it to Osimhen because Osimhen gets angry. Sometimes, even when there’s a more suitable teammate, he still plays to Osimhen and can’t pass,” Engin added.
Despite the criticism, Engin acknowledged Osimhen’s importance to Galatasaray, insisting the striker remains a valuable player for the club. However, he argued that the Nigerian forward was more influential during the early stages of his loan spell.
Osimhen has remained one of the most talked-about forwards in European football, attracting interest from several top clubs following his impressive performances in Turkey after leaving Napoli on loan.
