Victor Osimhen Meets Turkish President Erdogan as Galatasaray Celebrate Record 26th Süper Lig Title

Victor Osimhen was among the Galatasaray contingent that visited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Dolmabahce Working Office in Istanbul on Monday night, as the club marked their latest Süper Lig title with an official presidential reception.

The delegation, led by club president Dursun Aydın Özbek and head coach Okan Buruk, was received by Erdogan in a ceremony designed to honour the team’s accomplishments across the 2025/26 season. During the event, Osimhen addressed the president directly, offering his personal thanks for the invitation.

“Thank you very much for receiving us. It is always a great pleasure to be in your presence,” the Nigerian forward said. “As our president mentioned, we must secure the cup to meet you in person.”

Galatasaray clinched their 26th league championship — a new national record — with a match to spare, sealing the title with a 4-2 win over Antalyaspor. The victory also confirmed a fourth successive Süper Lig crown for the Istanbul club, underlining their domestic dominance in recent years.

Osimhen played a significant role in that success. Across 22 league appearances, the 27-year-old contributed 15 goals and five assists, helping Galatasaray distance themselves from fierce rivals Fenerbahçe and maintain their grip on the title throughout the campaign.

The forward’s performances this season have reinforced his standing as one of the most impactful strikers in Turkish football. Osimhen joined Galatasaray on a permanent basis last summer following an initial loan spell, signing a four-year contract that ties him to the club through to 30 June 2029.

His arrival on a full-time deal represented a significant statement of intent from Galatasaray, who had previously secured his services on a temporary arrangement from Napoli during the 2024/25 campaign. That loan period laid the groundwork for the permanent transfer that followed.

With the Süper Lig title secured and the presidential reception now behind them, Galatasaray will turn their attention to the final match of the domestic season before setting their sights on the 2025/26 continental calendar. For Osimhen, the recognition at the presidential level adds another milestone to what has been a successful chapter in his club career since departing Serie A.