Galatasaray vice president Abdullah Kavukcu says Victor Osimhen gave up ‘enormous’ offers to return to the club on a permanent transfer: ‘This is an incredible source of pride.’Galatasaray

Osimhen landed in Istanbul to scenes more befitting of a national hero than a club signing. Thousands of Galatasaray fans flooded Atatürk Airport, chanting, waving flags, and following his arrival flight live online. The streets outside the terminal were gridlocked with fans eager to witness the dawn of a new chapter in Turkish football.

Galatasaray have signed striker Victor Osimhen from Serie A side Napoli for 75 million euros (85.74 million dollars), the Super Lig champions announced on Thursday, making the Nigerian the most expensive incoming transfer in Turkish soccer.