Turkey: Osimhen Furious After Galatasaray Official Brands Him a Chronic Problem

According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday November 12, 2026, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly been left very upset after an incoming Galatasaray official described him as a “chronic problem” amid concerns surrounding his injury situation.

The Nigerian international is said to be unhappy with the comments made by Mehmet Cibara, who is expected to become Galatasaray’s second vice-president.

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

Osimhen has become one of Galatasaray’s most important players, and his reported transfer value of between €120 million and €130 million makes him a particularly valuable asset to the Turkish champions.

Speaking on the 343 Digital YouTube channel, Yürekli argued that the club’s management was creating unnecessary problems by publicly describing the Nigerian forward in such a manner.

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

He also questioned why Cibara would refer to a player of Osimhen’s importance as a chronic problem, insisting that the comment could be used by supporters of rival clubs to criticise the striker.

“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,” he added.

Yürekli further argued that Cibara had handed rival supporters ammunition with his statement, warning that attempting to correct the remark afterwards would not undo the damage.

According to the journalist, the first information he received following the comments was that Osimhen was very upset.

The controversy comes amid discussions surrounding the striker’s fitness and injury situation, with concerns about his availability attracting attention in Turkey.

However, there has been no direct public response from Osimhen regarding the reported disagreement.

The incident could create an uncomfortable atmosphere between the Nigerian striker and the Galatasaray hierarchy, particularly given his importance to the club.

Osimhen remains a major figure at Galatasaray, and the reported reaction to Cibara’s comments has raised questions about the relationship between the forward and the club’s incoming leadership.

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