Victor Osimhen has addressed the growing rumours about a possible move to Fenerbahçe, making it clear he won’t be playing for the Turkish side—or any other club in Istanbul. Despite strong links suggesting the Nigerian forward could join Jose Mourinho’s new team, the former Lille star revealed that switching between rival clubs in the same city would be too much for him to handle mentally and emotionally.

Osimhen, who spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, said the intense passion and pressure from fans in Turkey is even higher than what he experienced in Italy while playing for Napoli. And that, he admits, is not something he wants to go through again. He explained that while he understands the competitive nature of football, moving from one big Istanbul club to another would leave him drained.

His words have now ended any talk of a potential move to Fenerbahçe. Despite his stellar form at Galatasaray—scoring 37 goals and providing 8 assists in 41 appearances—he’s not rushing into his next move. Top European clubs including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Juventus are also keeping a close eye on him, but Osimhen is taking his time to make the right decision.

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has reportedly asked Galatasaray’s president, Abdullah Kavukcu, for more time to decide on his future. This update came from trusted Galatasaray journalist Kağan Dursun, who revealed that Osimhen had a direct conversation with Kavukcu where he requested additional time before making a final call.

Osimhen’s loan spell with the Turkish club wrapped up a few weeks ago, but there’s still no word on his next move. Galatasaray are pushing to sign him permanently, but the Nigerian striker hasn’t committed yet. The 26-year-old is currently being eyed by several big clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Juventus—making the transfer race more intense.

Despite the competition, Galatasaray remain hopeful. Vice president Ibrahim Hatipoglu recently expressed strong confidence that Osimhen will stay in Istanbul, especially after his standout performance last season where he netted 37 goals across all competitions.

Galatasaray are reportedly preparing to approach Newcastle United for striker Alexander Isak if their bid to sign Victor Osimhen permanently falls through. Sports presenter Volkan Kılıç shared the update on X, explaining that while the chances of securing Isak are slim, the Turkish giants are determined to explore the option.

“Galatasaray will reach out to Newcastle for Alexander Isak if the Osimhen deal doesn’t go through,” Kılıç revealed, noting the club is ready to push for the transfer despite the difficulty.

Isak had an impressive season with Newcastle, scoring 27 goals and delivering 6 assists in 42 appearances. The 25-year-old is under contract with the Premier League side until June 2028. Meanwhile, Osimhen—who enjoyed a strong loan stint at Galatasaray—is yet to make a final decision about his future, leaving the Turkish club to consider backup options.