{"id":162667,"date":"2025-05-15T23:04:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T22:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/transfer-best-striker-in-the-world-lamina-tells-galatasaray-fans-to-respect-osimhens-decision"},"modified":"2025-05-16T00:07:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T23:07:23","slug":"transfer-best-striker-in-the-world-lamina-tells-galatasaray-fans-to-respect-osimhens-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/sport\/transfer-best-striker-in-the-world-lamina-tells-galatasaray-fans-to-respect-osimhens-decision","title":{"rendered":"Transfer: \u2018Best striker in the world\u2019 \u2013 Lamina tells Galatasaray fans to respect Osimhen\u2019s decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Galatasaray midfielder Mario Lemina has said the club has to respect whatever decision Victor Osimhen takes at the end of his loan spell at the Turkish club.<\/p>\n<p>The Nigeria international is expected to leave the club at the end of this season when his season-long loan from Napoli comes to an end.<\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian striker is said to be receiving several interests ahead of the upcoming summer window.<\/p>\n<p>The former Lille striker has been sensational for the Yellow-Reds, scoring thirty-five league goals and providing eight assists in 38 matches across all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>Osimhen wants to return to Napoli and seek alternative options.<\/p>\n<p>Habersarikirmizi quoted the former Fulham midfielder Lemina as saying, \u201cToday, he is progressing in line with the goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGalatasaray will want him to stay, but it is his decision; we have to respect it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFirst of all, I can say that I have a very good relationship with Victor Osimhen, as with all my teammates. 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