Ighalo Wishes Osimhen Had Joined Al-Hilal Over Galatasaray

Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has revealed his desire for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to have joined Saudi League side Al-Hilal.

Al-Hilal reportedly submitted a €70 million bid to Napoli for Osimhen’s services during the summer transfer window. However, Galatasaray ultimately outbid them to secure the striker.

Speaking to Winwin, the former Manchester United forward expressed his hope that Osimhen would eventually play for Al-Hilal before the end of his career.

“Well, these aren’t mistakes, because as players we have to make our own decisions,” Ighalo stated. “For me, I wished he had gone to Al-Hilal, but Galatasaray is a big club, the biggest in Turkey, and they participate in the Champions League and are performing well. And most importantly, he is performing well there with Galatasaray.

“For me, and out of love for Al-Hilal as it is one of the teams I played for in Saudi Arabia, I wished that Osimhen would join it. Perhaps not now, but after the end of his experience with Galatasaray, he can still move to Al-Hilal later.”