01.06.2026 16:10
Images of Victor Osimhen, who was not called up to the national team by Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle due to his transfer process and is rumored to leave Galatasaray for a record fee, emerged from the Kanye West concert in Istanbul.
Victor Osimhen, who was not included in the squad by Nigeria National Team head coach Eric Chelle due to the transfer process, was spotted at a Kanye West concert held in Istanbul. The address where the star footballer appeared drew attention amid transfer rumors.
NOTEWORTHY STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL TEAM COACH
While debates over Victor Osimhen's future continue, the words of Nigeria National Team head coach Eric Chelle made headlines. Chelle, explaining why the star striker was not called up for the friendly matches against Poland and Portugal, highlighted the possibility of a transfer.
The Nigerian coach stated, "Victor Osimhen is in a situation of leaving the team and changing clubs. If his mind isn't fully here, I'd prefer he stay home rather than play." These remarks strengthened claims that Osimhen is conducting transfer negotiations.
APPEARED AT THE CONCERT
Osimhen, rumored to be in transfer talks, was spotted in an unexpected place. The Nigerian footballer attended the concert of world-famous rap star Kanye West at Atatürk Olympic Stadium, being among the names at the event. Images of the star striker at the concert area quickly drew attention.
MASSIVE EVENT WITH 118 THOUSAND PEOPLE
Kanye West's first concert in Turkey attracted great interest. Many famous names from the art, sports, and entertainment world attended the event, which had 118 thousand ticketed viewers. One of the night's surprise guests was Galatasaray's star striker Victor Osimhen.
CHELSEA RUMORS ON THE AGENDA
Meanwhile, Osimhen's name has also been linked with Chelsea recently. While it is claimed that the English club is interested in the Nigerian striker, it is stated that no official offer has been made to Galatasaray so far.
It is alleged that the yellow-reds expect a transfer fee of around 150 million euros for a potential sale. A transfer at this amount could go down as the highest fee sale in Turkish football history.