Ex-Turkey star urges Galatasaray to target Bruno Fernandes to keep Osimhen

Former Turkish international Zeki Önder has advised Galatasaray to make an ambitious move for Bruno Fernandes, insisting the signing could play a major role in convincing Victor Osimhen to remain at the club.

Osimhen continues to attract strong interest from several European giants following another impressive season, with clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester United all reportedly monitoring the Nigerian striker.

Speaking to Vole, Önder explained that pairing Fernandes with Osimhen would significantly strengthen Galatasaray both domestically and in Europe.

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“With Osimhen up front, I can’t imagine what more you could ask for from a player like Fernandes. That partnership would greatly improve Galatasaray’s chances in the Champions League,” he said.

The former midfielder believes Fernandes’ creativity and leadership would perfectly complement Osimhen’s attacking qualities.

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Önder also suggested the arrival of the Manchester United captain would immediately shift the balance of power in Turkish football.

“In the league, he would create enormous problems for every opponent. It could discourage rivals like Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, and Trabzonspor from competing seriously for the title,” he explained.

According to Önder, bringing in a world-class midfielder such as Fernandes would send a strong message of ambition. It could persuade Osimhen to continue his journey with the Istanbul giants.

“His arrival would make Osimhen want to stay. Imagine those two players performing at their peak and staying injury-free,” he added.