Galatasaray President highlights what sets Victor Osimhen apart

Galatasaray‘s President Dursun Ozbek has revealed the attributes that set Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen apart from the other players in the squad, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 27-year-old initially joined the Cim Bom Aslan on loan last season before putting pen to paper on a permanent deal last summer, costing Galatasaray a record fee of 75 million euros.

The record Turkish Champions have reaped the dividends of the huge amount, as Osimhen has scored 54 goals and provided 11 assists in 66 games across all competitions for Okan Buruk's side.

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Dursun Özbek on what makes Victor Osimhen special

In a recent interview, Galatasaray's President revealed that the performance of the ex-Napoli man is a great source of happiness, not only to the fans of the club but also to the residents of Istanbul.

The relentless pressing, the goals he scores, as well as the ability to excite fans on the pitch ranks Osimhen as the best striker in Ozbek's library.

“At the centre of attention, he came to Galatasaray. Among the strikers who have played for Galatasaray, after Metin Oktay, Victor Osimhen is the one who excites me the most,” the 76-year-old said in quotes revealed by Haber Sari Kirmizie

“We admire him even when watching Osimhen in practice. Even there, he's performing like he's at the pace of the game. We're afraid he'll get hurt,” the Galatasaray President retorted.

Galatasaray are currently top of the Turkish Super Lig and will play against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen.