Galatasaray Insider Dismisses Rift Rumors Between Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi
Story: written by Myra Chinonso September 23,2025
Galatasaray insider Kaya Temel has clarified the relationship between Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and Argentine forward Mauro Icardi, dismissing rumors of tension between the two attackers.
Speculation of a rift arose after statistics revealed that despite playing seven matches together since Osimhen’s summer 2025 arrival, neither forward has provided an assist or created a goal for the other.
However, Temel, citing reliable sources from Galatasaray’s Kemerburgaz training ground, insisted that the duo remain on good terms.
“Some people are trying to stir controversy where none exists,” Temel told habersarikirmizi. “There’s no indication of conflict between Icardi and Osimhen. My sources say they share jokes before every training session.”
Icardi has been at the Turkish champions since September 2022, while Osimhen joined permanently during the last transfer window.
Currently, Osimhen is sidelined with an ankle injury that has forced him to miss Galatasaray’s last three matches across all competitions.
Despite the lack of on-field link-up so far, insiders suggest that both strikers enjoy a cordial relationship off the pitch, easing concerns of any internal conflict at the club.
