Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has confidently placed himself in the conversation among the world’s best centre-forwards, ahead of his club’s highly anticipated UEFA Champions League clash against Juventus on Tuesday evening.
The Nigerian forward, who has been in scintillating form since joining Galatasaray from Napoli, revealed his belief in his elite status during an interview with Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I don’t like to make direct comparisons, but I know I belong among the top centre-forwards in world football,” Osimhen said. “If I’m not number one, I’m certainly second. And if not second, then at worst, third.”
By making this statement, Osimhen effectively places himself alongside some of the game’s most renowned goal-scorers, including Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe, Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane.
Since arriving in Turkey, Osimhen has been instrumental in Galatasaray’s success, helping the club secure the Turkish Super Lig title last season and quickly establishing himself as one of the league’s most feared attackers. His blend of speed, strength, and clinical finishing has made him a standout figure in Europe’s top competitions, and his confidence signals his readiness to compete at the very highest level.
As Galatasaray prepares to face Juventus in the Champions League, all eyes will be on Osimhen to see if he can back up his bold claims on one of the sport’s biggest stages. Fans and pundits alike will be watching to see whether the Nigerian striker can deliver performances that truly match his self-proclaimed elite status.
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