Galatasaray Set to Make Bold Champions League Statement, Says Osimhen
Victor Osimhen, striker for Galatasaray, has declared that his team is prepared to send a strong message in this season’s UEFA Champions League.
Recovery and resurgence
After a 4-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in their opening group match, Galatasaray rebounded impressively. They secured consecutive home victories against Liverpool and Bodø/Glimt, with Osimhen himself netting three goals across those two fixtures.
“We want to make a statement”
Osimhen revealed in an interview with UEFA that he and the club’s president agreed on a clear mission:
“We want to really make a statement in the Champions League… We’ve dominated the league for years. Now it’s time to make a statement in the most prestigious games.”
He emphasized that Galatasaray aim to be recognised not just as domestic champions, but as a force on the European stage:
“We are the team that the whole world will know this year because we actually did something amazing in Europe.”
Context and significance
Galatasaray had missed the Champions League in the previous campaign but have returned this season and are determined to make it count.
The recent wins underlined their resurgence and reinforced Osimhen’s belief in the squad’s potential.
The upcoming group-fixture away at AFC Ajax will test this ambition further.
What lies ahead
With momentum building and confidence high, Osimhen and his teammates now aim to sustain their form and turn ambition into achievement. A strong run in the Champions League could not only elevate the club’s status but also solidify Galatasaray’s reputation as a genuine contender on Europe’s biggest stage.