Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen’s transfer value has dropped significantly. According to the updated Transfermarkt valuation released on Friday, Osimhen is now valued at €75m. The Nigerian was previously valued at €100m before his loan move to Galatasaray. The 25-year-old is however the most valuable player in the Turkish Super Lig. Former Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri and fellow Morocco Word Cup star Sofiyan Amrabat are next in value to Osimhen in Turkey. En-Neysri and Amrabat are valued at €22m each. Transfer: Osimhen’s market value suffers massive drop
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