In the final fixture of the 2024/25 Turkish Süper Lig season, Galatasaray put on a memorable performance at Rams Park, defeating city rivals Istanbul Basaksehir 2-0. Belgian midfielder Dries Mertens opened the scoring with a first-half penalty, before Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen sealed the win with a trademark bullet header in the 81st minute , his 26th goal in the league and 37th across all competitions.
Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli, has been instrumental in the club’s campaign. His clinical finishing, strength, and leadership have won the hearts of the Galatasaray faithful. As he was substituted late in the match, he received a standing ovation, a testament to his impact on and off the pitch.
The game also marked emotional farewells for Galatasaray legends Dries Mertens and Fernando Muslera, with a special drone show and hologram presentation during post-match celebrations.
As Osimhen prepares for a return to Napoli or possibly a high-profile transfer, his successful stint in Turkey will be remembered as one of the finest loan spells in recent Süper Lig history.