Álvaro Morata has voiced his hope that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen remains at Galatasaray amid intensifying rumours of a summer departure.
The Spanish international, who recently joined the Turkish giants, made his comments during an interview with Sports Digitale, where he praised both Osimhen’s talent and character while underlining how vital the Super Eagles forward is to the team’s ambitions.
“If you don’t replace Osimhen, I’ll stay at Galatasaray,” Morata remarked, a statement interpreted as a light-hearted but pointed acknowledgment of Osimhen’s value to the club.
Osimhen has consistently drawn attention from several elite European clubs, with his name circulating in transfer rumours linking him to teams in England, Italy, and Spain.
Despite the speculation, Morata remains hopeful the prolific striker will resist the allure of a move and continue to spearhead Galatasaray’s attack.
“Osimhen is a great person and one of the best strikers in the world,” Morata continued. “I hope we all celebrate the championship together. It’s an incredible country, my family is very happy here, and I hope it continues like this.”
Morata’s comments also highlight a growing sense of unity and camaraderie within the Galatasaray squad as they pursue domestic glory.
His endorsement of Osimhen reflects both a personal appreciation for his teammate and an awareness of the Nigerian’s on-pitch influence, which has been critical to the club’s form this season.
Galatasaray’s fans, known for their passionate support, will no doubt share Morata’s desire to see Osimhen stay.
The forward’s goals and dynamic presence have played a key role in the team’s push for silverware, and losing such a talismanic figure would be a significant blow ahead of a new campaign.
While Morata’s comments may not hold sway over transfer decisions, they reinforce the importance of retaining key players if the club is to build on its current momentum.
With the summer transfer window approaching, Galatasaray’s management faces the challenge of warding off interest from European giants eager to lure Osimhen away.
For now, however, Morata’s message is clear: keeping Osimhen in Istanbul could be vital not just for Galatasaray’s success, but also for maintaining the team spirit and ambition that has defined their season so far.
