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Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen has hailed the Turkish club as one of the most passionate in the world, urging doubters to seek confirmation from Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.
The Nigerian international made the remarks while addressing critics who may underestimate the fervor surrounding the Süper Lig giants.
Speaking after Galatasaray’s emphatic 5-2 victory over Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 playoff, Osimhen emphasized the unique energy within the club. “Galatasaray is one of the top three clubs in the world in terms of passion,” the striker stated,
Osimhen also referenced a conversation with Van Dijk following a previous UEFA Champions League encounter, where Liverpool narrowly lost 1-0 to Galatasaray. “If you don’t believe me, just go ask Van Dijk, because after our match against Liverpool, he said to me, ‘What an atmosphere this is,” Osimhen added.