Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray’s new signing chills in multi-billion-naira private jet ahead of Super Eagles arrival
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Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray’s new signing chills in multi-billion-naira private jet ahead of Super Eagles arrival | Credits: Instagram/VictorOsimhen

Victor Osimhen: Galatasaray’s new signing chills in multi-billion-naira private jet ahead of Super Eagles arrival

David Ben 14:30 - 05.09.2024

Osimhen was spotted in a luxurious private jet organized by his new club ahead of his arrival for the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

Galatasaray has swiftly moved to integrate their latest star signing, Victor Osimhen, into the team his big debut.

The Super Eagles star, freshly signed on a one-year dry loan from Napoli is set to join his Super Eagles teammates in time for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

In a strategic effort to ensure Osimhen’s availability, Galatasaray had already arranged for the 25-year-old to use a private flight to Nigeria, facilitating his prompt return to national team duties.

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Victor Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli in the summer of 2024 | Instagram/Galatasaray

Osimhen shared a short snippet of himself aboard the luxury private jet on his way to joining the rest of the Super Eagles squad in Uyo.

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Credit: Instagram story/Victor Osimhen

The highest-paid Super Eagles player is set to play a crucial role in Nigeria’s fixtures against Benin Republic on September 7, before they travel to play Uganda on September 10 in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.

Osimhen’s loan agreement is set with no buy option, while a reduction in his release clause to €75 million has also been negotiated, with an option to extend his contract until 2027.

Revealed: Victor Osimhen’s Private jet lifestyle

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Victor Osimhen in front of the N10JM FALCON 2000 private jet | Credit: Instagram

Victor Osimhen’s travel arrangements only underscore the extent of his status as an elite footballer.

Pulse Sports earlier reported that while he was at Napoli, the Super Eagles no.9 incurred approximately ₦114.4 million (about US $71,500) for each trip from Naples to Nigeria aboard the N10JM Falcon 2000 - his rented private jet.

This high-cost journey includes an 11-hour flight with a fuel stop, reflecting the luxurious nature of his travel.

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Victor Osimhen entering his private jet. | Instagram

The Falcon 2000 was notably used by Osimhen to attend the CAF Player of the Year awards in Morocco in December 2023.

While Osimhen typically travels privately for significant engagements, including visits to Nigeria for holidays or personal matters, the arrangement with Galatasaray emphasizes his vital role in both club and national team endeavours.