The Nigeria international played a pivotal role in Galatasaray’s 5-2 victory on Tuesday night, registering two assists and relentlessly pressuring the Juventus defence throughout the match. His combination of speed, tactical intelligence, and clinical execution left a lasting impression on the former Turin star.
Del Piero did not hold back in his assessment of Osimhen’s impact. “The very existence of players like Victor Osimhen is frightening… He’s a cold-blooded, high-quality player. He never gives up,” Del Piero remarked, as reported by Futboo.
At 27, Osimhen has increasingly established himself as one of Europe’s top forwards. His ability to influence games both as a goal scorer and creator was on full display against Juventus, highlighting his evolution into a complete attacking threat.
Galatasaray’s emphatic victory puts them in a strong position ahead of the second leg, with Osimhen likely to be a central figure once again as the Turkish side seeks to progress to the Champions League group stage.
The performance has also reinforced Osimhen’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s brightest footballing exports, earning him recognition from footballing greats across Europe.