Osimhen Driving Galatasaray’s Global Expansion — VP

Galatasaray vice-president Abdullah Kavukcu has credited Victor Osimhen and his high-profile teammates with playing a central role in the club’s growing global appeal.

Kavukcu highlighted the commercial and sporting impact of Osimhen, alongside Leroy Sané and Mauro Icardi, noting that the trio have significantly boosted the international visibility of Galatasaray.

Osimhen, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s biggest football exports, has drawn a strong following from his home country to the Turkish side. His influence has been evident both on and off the pitch, with increased fan engagement and commercial activity linked to his presence.

After an impressive loan spell in which he helped Galatasaray secure a domestic double, the striker completed a permanent move last summer in a deal that set a new transfer record in the Turkish Süper Lig.

Speaking in an interview with German outlet Bild, Kavukcu pointed to the players’ impact on merchandise sales, stating: “Leroy is among Galatasaray’s top three jersey sellers, along with Osimhen and Icardi.”

He also outlined ambitious plans to expand the club’s commercial operations, including taking its merchandising arm public and launching a café franchise—initiatives he directly tied to the popularity of the squad.

“Our vision is to be one of the top 10 clubs in the world,” Kavukcu said. “We’re taking our own merchandising company public, and we also have plans for our own café franchise chain. All of this is largely thanks to players like Leroy, Mauro Icardi, and Victor Osimhen, who have significantly boosted our popularity.”

On the pitch, Osimhen has continued to deliver, registering 19 goals and seven assists in 29 appearances across all competitions this season, further underlining his importance to both the team’s success and its expanding global brand.