Kompany Wants Osimhen To Replace Kane At Bayern
German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have rekindled their interest in Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, with head coach Vincent Kompany considering the Nigerian as a potential replacement for Harry Kane.
Kane may only be in his third season with Bayern, but he has already cemented himself as one of the club’s best strikers, with a return of 130 goals from 133 competitive matches.
With no offer on the table yet, the club sees Osimhen as the most suitable candidate to replace the England captain, following his impressive run of form in Turkey.
During his first season on loan in Turkey, where he scored 37 goals in 41 matches across all competitions, Osimhen returned to top form. Now in his second season with the “Cimbom,” he already boasts a strong record, with 10 goals in the Süper Lig and seven goals in eight UEFA Champions League appearances, including a decisive strike that sealed Galatasaray’s progress into the round of 16.
Signed for a Turkish record €75m last summer after a successful loan spell, the former Napoli striker is contracted to Galatasaray until June 2029.
According to Foot Mercato, the player—represented by the KBSport agency—is the subject of serious consideration at Bayern Munich.
“Bayern coach Vincent Kompany greatly admires the former Lille player, whose explosive start in Belgium with Charleroi he remembers fondly. The Munich management is anticipating all eventualities regarding Harry Kane’s (32 years old) ageing and is actively preparing for his eventual departure,” the report added.
Naturally, Galatasaray’s management are delighted with their investment and have no desire to part with him. However, when a European powerhouse comes calling, the situation could change.
Meanwhile, Osimhen still has admirers across Europe, but his wage demands, as well as his valuation—recently placed at around €150m by Galatasaray—have proven to be stumbling blocks.
The player has also spoken about his admiration for Italian giants Juventus following their recent UEFA Champions League meeting.
“If it were possible for me to return to Italy, Juventus is a club where I would take great pleasure in playing.
“But I am very happy at the club I am currently part of. I am fully committed here.”
Before that encounter, Osimhen had also spoken about his exit from Napoli, noting that the club blocked a potential move to Juventus.
