15.01.2026 14:23
Victor Osimhen recounted that he sent 5,000 euros to his childhood friend to start a business, but his friend showed ingratitude by saying, "I was expecting 50,000 euros." Osimhen emphasized the importance of being grateful for help and appreciating it by recalling the days when no one supported him.
Galatasaray's Nigerian star Victor Osimhen recounted his experiences after helping a childhood friend. Osimhen's statements about "not being appreciated" and "expectations that are taken for granted" resonated on social media.
"I WAS SENDING REGULAR MONEY, HE WANTED TO START A BUSINESS"
Osimhen stated that he regularly sent money to his childhood friend in the past, sharing that one day his friend told him he wanted to start a business. The Nigerian footballer mentioned that he sent 5,000 euros in response to this request and reacted to what happened afterward.
"I GOT ANGRY WHEN HE SAID HE EXPECTED 50,000 EUROS"
Osimhen expressed that his friend found the money he sent insufficient, relaying the following words: "I read in the news that you were earning 1 million euros a week, and I was expecting at least 50,000 euros." The star player noted that these words made him angry, stating that he wanted to get the money back, but it was not possible.
"5,000 EUROS IS JUST A PAIR OF SHOES IN EUROPE, BUT A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT IN NIGERIA"
Highlighting the value of 5,000 euros, Osimhen said, "That 5,000 euros is only enough for a pair of shoes in Europe, but it's a significant amount of money in Nigeria," emphasizing the purchasing power of money in two different geographies.
"NO ONE SENT ME EVEN 1 DOLLAR"
Osimhen stated that before coming to Europe, no one provided him with financial support, painting a striking picture of his childhood years. "Before I came to Europe, no one sent me even 1 dollar. I worked day and night, making a living by selling water on the streets," he highlighted his own efforts.
"THEY SHOULD LEARN TO BE GRATEFUL AND APPRECIATE"
The star footballer criticized people's perspective on help and gifts after his experience. Osimhen stated, "People should learn to be grateful and appreciate the gifts and help they receive, no matter how small they may seem. This mentality of 'I deserve it, I expect more' is very wrong."