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...
On Sunday, Real Madrid will play its first Madrid derby of the season at the Metropolitano. They will be without Kylian Mbappe for the matchup because he will be out for the next three weeks due to a thigh injury he acquired in the midweek triumph against Alaves.
Mbappe, who had expressed a desire to be present in person, will instead watch the game from home, according to L'Equipe. Real Madrid, however, has advised him to avoid the area due to potential security lapses, which would not ensure his safety at the Metropolitano.In recent years, there have been incidents between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid fans, and the former always creates a heated environment when their hated rivals visit town. Los Blancos officials do not want to risk any issues with Mbappe, thus they have declined his request to attend the match with his teammates.
It would be intriguing to see how Real Madrid performs without Mbappe, especially because Carlo Ancelotti is likely to return to the method he used last season.
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