The news has caused a big buzz not just in Istanbul, but around the whole football community: Galatasaray have officially signed Nigerian star player Victor Osimhen from Napoli for a huge fee of £64. 8 million (€75 million). This isn't just a record-breaking transfer for Turkish football; it's a monumental statement of intent, a declaration that the Turkish champions are ready to ascend to the next level, both domestically and on the grand European stage. Osimhen is staying at Galatasaray permanently after a very successful loan period during the 2024-25 season. He helped the team win the Super Lig and the Turkish Cup, scoring an amazing 37 goals in 41 games across all competitions, including 26 goals in the league, marks the culmination of a protracted transfer saga. It's a move that underscores Galatasaray's ambition, their financial muscle, and their ability to convince one of the world's most coveted strikers to commit his prime years to the Süper Lig. The Crown...
Barcelona, the La Liga titans, were dealt a hammer blow in terms of personnel late on Tuesday.
This comes as speculations suggest that teenager Marc Bernal would be out for an extended period of time.As much came from an unlucky accident with Rayo's Isi Palazón in the game's final stages.
The 17-year-old was assisted from the Vallecas pitch by the visitors' medical personnel, as he was unable to put any weight on his left leg as he made his way down the tunnel following the play.
And now, in the aftermath of the game, Barcelona's worst start appears to have been verified.
According to Blaugrana source Toni Juanmartí of Diario Sport, Bernal has torn his ACL.
Official confirmation from Barcelona has yet to arrive, but an announcement is expected soon.
Bernal, afforded starts in all three of his side’s La Liga encounters to open the campaign, is therefore unlikely to take on the pitch again this season.
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