Victor Osimhen has delivered a heartfelt message to Galatasaray supporters following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Turkish Super League season on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The Nigerian striker helped the club secure a fourth consecutive league championship, scoring 15 goals in the league campaign.
In the final match of the season, Kasimpasa defeated Galatasaray 1-0 at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium in Istanbul, with Adrian Benedyczak scoring the decisive goal in the first half. Osimhen was unavailable for the match due to a one-match suspension for accumulating yellow cards, which brought his season to an early close after the 4-2 victory over Antalyaspor.
Osimhen's Season Performance
While Osimhen could not replicate the extraordinary numbers of his debut season, during which he netted 37 goals and provided eight assists, he remained an essential figure for Galatasaray. According to Transfermarkt, the Super Eagles forward recorded 22 goals and eight assists across all competitions in his second year, contributing significantly to the team's UEFA Champions League campaign and their domestic title push.
Title Celebration and Message
Galatasaray organized a title presentation party at Rams Park on Friday, May 15, 2026, two days before the final away match. Osimhen, along with his teammates and their families, celebrated with the fans in a colorful event at the home stadium in Istanbul.
The striker took to Instagram to share a post expressing his gratitude. He wrote: "Back-to-back Süper Lig Champions with Galatasaray. What a journey this season has been, full of sacrifices, pressure, smiles, pain, and unforgettable moments. Through it all, our incredible fans never stopped believing in us. Your love and support meant everything to us every step of the way."
He added: "Wearing this badge and fighting for these colours is a huge honour that I will always cherish. I'm grateful to my teammates, coaches, family, and everyone who stood with us throughout this journey. From my heart, thank you for making this season unforgettable. This victory and this trophy belong to all of us. God is the Greatest."
Coach Buruk's Plans
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has outlined his intentions for the summer and the upcoming season as the team prepares to defend their title. Speaking to TRT Spor, Buruk said: "We had a tough season. We played in the last 16 of the Champions League, and we became champions in Türkiye. We would have liked to go a little further in Europe, but we did our best. Our goal is to build a good squad for the new season. We have started transfer negotiations for this. From now on, we will focus on transfer activities."
Reaction to Final Match Loss
Buruk also commented on the season-ending defeat to Kasimpasa, downplaying the result and acknowledging the long campaign. He noted that most players, including the suspended Osimhen, deserved a rest after their efforts throughout the season.
