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Report: 17-year-old ‘little Osimhen' to depart Super Eagles star's new club after just 5 months

17-year-old ‘little Osimhen' to depart Galatasaray
The 17-year-old Adegoke Mayowa Samuel, dubbed 'little Osimhen', is reportedly leaving Galatasaray after only five months.
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Adegoke enjoys a close and enduring friendship with the celebrated Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen. 

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Having been close friends since childhood in Olusosun, they shared a lifelong ambition to succeed in football.

Victor Osimhen facilitated a trial for Samuel at Galatasaray by personally recommending him to the club and trained with the club's academy.

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However, he is set to leave Galatasaray after garnering attention for his impressive performances within the club's youth system.

Little Osimhen leaving Galatasaray

Mayowa Samuel, a Nigerian footballer who joined Galatasaray's U17 team earlier this year, is reportedly attracting transfer interest. 

This development comes amid attention on the explosive form of Osimhen, who currently plays in Turkey.

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Adegoke Mayowa Samuel || Imago

His talent has drawn praise and resulted in offers from multiple Turkish clubs, as stated by Turkish journalist Hakan Gündoğar on the Arma Sports YouTube channel.

According to Turkish journalist Hakan Gündoğar on the Arma Sports YouTube channel, the young Nigerian footballer is reportedly attracting interest.

“Osimhen’s cousin, who plays in the U17 team, is leaving. Mayowa Samuel… he plays as a centre forward,” Gündoğar said as per Habersarikirmizi.

Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory with fans after the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Sivasspor at Rams Park Stadium on May 3, 2025 || Image credit: Imago
Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory with fans || Image credit: Imago
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“There are offers, there are offers… All Anatolian clubs are interested. He has incredible suitors. Scouts were knocking on Galatasaray Club's door every day. 

“They brought Osimhen in January, saying he was a ‘good football player'. Everyone at the facility called the boy ‘Little Osimhen.'"

Osimhen has made a significant impact in Turkish football. His impressive tally of 33 goals and eight assists in all competitions has been instrumental in the club's pursuit of a potential domestic double.

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