Osimhen Reportedly Furious After Incoming Galatasaray Official Calls Him a Chronic Problem

According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday November 12, 2026, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly very upset after Mehmet Cibara, who is expected to become Galatasaray’s second vice-president, described him as a “chronic problem” amid discussions surrounding his injury concerns.

The Nigerian international is said to be unhappy with the comments, which have sparked controversy in Turkey, particularly because they came from someone expected to occupy an important position in Galatasaray’s administration.

The development was disclosed by Turkish football journalist and commentator Haluk Yürekli, who criticised Cibara for his choice of words when discussing the striker’s fitness situation.

Osimhen has established himself as one of Galatasaray’s most important players since arriving at the Turkish club, and the reported comments have raised questions about the relationship between the striker and the incoming club official.

The controversy emerged amid discussions about the Nigerian forward’s recurring injury problems and concerns surrounding his availability for the team.

However, Yürekli believes Cibara made a mistake by describing Osimhen himself as a chronic problem rather than addressing the club’s concerns about his fitness.

The journalist argued that such comments could give rival supporters an opportunity to mock the Nigerian striker and Galatasaray.

Speaking on the 343 Digital YouTube channel, Yürekli expressed his disappointment with the incoming official’s remarks.

“Osimhen is the acute problem, but the Galatasaray management is the chronic problem,” he said.

Yürekli also highlighted the financial importance of Osimhen to Galatasaray, claiming that the striker’s transfer value had reached approximately €120 million to €130 million.

He questioned why someone expected to become a senior figure at the club would publicly use such a description for one of their most valuable players.

“Mehmet Cibara, who is expected to become Galatasaray’s second vice-president, is calling Osimhen, Galatasaray’s most valuable asset, a player whose transfer fee has reached approximately 120-130 million Euros, a ‘chronic’ problem,” Yürekli added.

The Turkish journalist further argued that Cibara’s comments had handed supporters of rival clubs an opportunity to target the Super Eagles forward.

“Right now, you have given all the rival team’s fans ammunition by saying ‘Osimhen is the chronic problem.’ Correcting it later doesn’t mean anything,” he said.

Yürekli also disclosed that Osimhen was unhappy after learning about the remarks.

“You should not have made this mistake. The first thing I heard, the information I received, was that he was very upset,” he added.

The situation is particularly sensitive given Osimhen’s importance to Galatasaray and the expectations surrounding his performances.

The former Napoli striker has become a major figure at the Turkish giants, with his goalscoring ability and physical presence making him an important part of their attacking setup.

Galatasaray made a significant financial commitment to secure his services, and his performances have attracted considerable attention from supporters and other European clubs.

However, his fitness has also been a talking point, with injury concerns raising questions about his availability for certain matches.

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