Victor Osimhen's classy Napoli goodbye message wins hearts after €75m Galatasaray transfer

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has earned widespread admiration for the composed and touching way he said goodbye to his former club SSC Napoli following his permanent move to Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Osimhen’s €75 million transfer to Galatasaray marked the end of a highly successful and sour chapter in Italy, where the Nigerian forward firmly established himself as one of Serie A’s top talents.

At 26 years old, his farewell message on Instagram, as also reported by Yahoo Sports, despite their broken relationship, was simple yet powerful: “Grazie per tutto” - “Thank you for everything.”

Accompanying the brief note was a collection of nostalgic photos showing some of Osimhen’s most memorable moments at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, the very ground where he played a crucial role in Napoli’s historic 2022-23 Serie A title. That victory was Napoli’s first Scudetto in 33 years, since the legendary Maradona era.

Beyond team glory, Osimhen also secured the Capocannoniere award as the league’s top scorer that season, reinforcing his status as an elite striker in Italian football.

Fans quickly flooded the comment sections with heartfelt tributes and praise for the Nigerian icon. One wrote, “You are part of the story. And I always wish you the best. God bless you and good luck.”

Another chimed in, “Thank you for all the special moments we spent together.”

A particularly emotional supporter reflected on Osimhen’s impact: “You fought, scored and dragged an entire city with your heart and a smile. You made us dream, you made us champions, you made us proud. We don’t know everything else, and honestly, I don’t care. Good luck, lion.”

One succinct comment captured the prevailing sentiment perfectly: “Maturity.”

Osimhen’s understated farewell, filled with gratitude and respect, stood out as a mature and gracious way to close an extraordinary chapter with Napoli, leaving a legacy that will be remembered fondly by fans and the city.