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Player Reportedly Snubs England & France to Remain in Turkey.........
Done deal? Super Eagles star snubs England & France to seal move to Ole Solskjær’s Besiktas
by Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele June 11, 2025 in News, NewsNow, Nigeria, This Week, Top, Transfers, Turkish Super Lig 0
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Besiktas have pulled off a sensational swoop for a Super Eagles star who was reportedly destined to return to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nigeria international defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has sealed a high-profile switch to Turkish giants Besiktas, according to Turkish outlet Sozcu.
Osayi-Samuel has agreed a lucrative €2.5 million-per-year deal with Besiktas after leaving Fenerbahce on a free transfer.
The 27-year-old Nigerian international is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, with an official unveiling anticipated before the start of pre-season on 28 June.
Besiktas initially hoped to negotiate down Osayi-Samuel’s wage demands to €2 million per year, but ultimately met his full asking price to secure his signature.
The deal brings an end to speculation surrounding the versatile defender, who had attracted interest from several Ligue 1 and Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace.
However, Osayi-Samuel has opted to remain in Turkey, where he has spent the past five seasons and built a solid reputation in the Super Lig.
Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
José Mourinho and Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
His arrival is seen as a major boost for Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who is rebuilding the squad ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
Capable of playing at right-back and right wing-back, Osayi-Samuel brings tactical flexibility, experience, and league familiarity to the Black Eagles.
The move also points to Besiktas’ ambition to challenge at the top once again after a disappointing campaign.
Solskjær, who was appointed Besiktas manager in mid-January, guided the club to a fourth-place finish, a staggering 33 points behind champions, Galatasaray.
The difficulties of statistical thinking describes a puzzling limitation of our mind: our excessive confidence in what we believe we know, and our apparent inability to acknowledge the full extent of our ignorance and the uncertainty of the world we live in. We are prone to overestimate how much we understand about the world and to underestimate the role of chance in events -- Daniel Kahneman (2011), Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics
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Re: Player Reportedly Snubs England & France to Remain in Turkey.........
...very lucrative.Enugu II wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:57 amDone deal? Super Eagles star snubs England & France to seal move to Ole Solskjær’s Besiktas
by Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele June 11, 2025 in News, NewsNow, Nigeria, This Week, Top, Transfers, Turkish Super Lig 0
https://soccernet.ng/2025/06/super-eagl ... iktas.html
Besiktas have pulled off a sensational swoop for a Super Eagles star who was reportedly destined to return to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nigeria international defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has sealed a high-profile switch to Turkish giants Besiktas, according to Turkish outlet Sozcu.
Osayi-Samuel has agreed a lucrative €2.5 million-per-year deal with Besiktas after leaving Fenerbahce on a free transfer.
The 27-year-old Nigerian international is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, with an official unveiling anticipated before the start of pre-season on 28 June.
Besiktas initially hoped to negotiate down Osayi-Samuel’s wage demands to €2 million per year, but ultimately met his full asking price to secure his signature.
The deal brings an end to speculation surrounding the versatile defender, who had attracted interest from several Ligue 1 and Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace.
However, Osayi-Samuel has opted to remain in Turkey, where he has spent the past five seasons and built a solid reputation in the Super Lig.
Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
José Mourinho and Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
His arrival is seen as a major boost for Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who is rebuilding the squad ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
Capable of playing at right-back and right wing-back, Osayi-Samuel brings tactical flexibility, experience, and league familiarity to the Black Eagles.
The move also points to Besiktas’ ambition to challenge at the top once again after a disappointing campaign.
Solskjær, who was appointed Besiktas manager in mid-January, guided the club to a fourth-place finish, a staggering 33 points behind champions, Galatasaray.
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Re: Player Reportedly Snubs England & France to Remain in Turkey.........
Are you insinuating that this boy should have received more? Mind you, he is not an Osimhen.mcal wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:05 am...very lucrative.Enugu II wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:57 amDone deal? Super Eagles star snubs England & France to seal move to Ole Solskjær’s Besiktas
by Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele June 11, 2025 in News, NewsNow, Nigeria, This Week, Top, Transfers, Turkish Super Lig 0
https://soccernet.ng/2025/06/super-eagl ... iktas.html
Besiktas have pulled off a sensational swoop for a Super Eagles star who was reportedly destined to return to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nigeria international defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has sealed a high-profile switch to Turkish giants Besiktas, according to Turkish outlet Sozcu.
Osayi-Samuel has agreed a lucrative €2.5 million-per-year deal with Besiktas after leaving Fenerbahce on a free transfer.
The 27-year-old Nigerian international is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, with an official unveiling anticipated before the start of pre-season on 28 June.
Besiktas initially hoped to negotiate down Osayi-Samuel’s wage demands to €2 million per year, but ultimately met his full asking price to secure his signature.
The deal brings an end to speculation surrounding the versatile defender, who had attracted interest from several Ligue 1 and Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace.
However, Osayi-Samuel has opted to remain in Turkey, where he has spent the past five seasons and built a solid reputation in the Super Lig.
Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
José Mourinho and Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
His arrival is seen as a major boost for Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who is rebuilding the squad ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
Capable of playing at right-back and right wing-back, Osayi-Samuel brings tactical flexibility, experience, and league familiarity to the Black Eagles.
The move also points to Besiktas’ ambition to challenge at the top once again after a disappointing campaign.
Solskjær, who was appointed Besiktas manager in mid-January, guided the club to a fourth-place finish, a staggering 33 points behind champions, Galatasaray.
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The difficulties of statistical thinking describes a puzzling limitation of our mind: our excessive confidence in what we believe we know, and our apparent inability to acknowledge the full extent of our ignorance and the uncertainty of the world we live in. We are prone to overestimate how much we understand about the world and to underestimate the role of chance in events -- Daniel Kahneman (2011), Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics
Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics
Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics
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...eh chief, by awa standard it is lucrative, that na a lot of bread.Enugu II wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:07 amAre you insinuating that this boy should have received more? Mind you, he is not an Osimhen.mcal wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:05 am...very lucrative.Enugu II wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:57 amDone deal? Super Eagles star snubs England & France to seal move to Ole Solskjær’s Besiktas
by Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele June 11, 2025 in News, NewsNow, Nigeria, This Week, Top, Transfers, Turkish Super Lig 0
https://soccernet.ng/2025/06/super-eagl ... iktas.html
Besiktas have pulled off a sensational swoop for a Super Eagles star who was reportedly destined to return to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nigeria international defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has sealed a high-profile switch to Turkish giants Besiktas, according to Turkish outlet Sozcu.
Osayi-Samuel has agreed a lucrative €2.5 million-per-year deal with Besiktas after leaving Fenerbahce on a free transfer.
The 27-year-old Nigerian international is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, with an official unveiling anticipated before the start of pre-season on 28 June.
Besiktas initially hoped to negotiate down Osayi-Samuel’s wage demands to €2 million per year, but ultimately met his full asking price to secure his signature.
The deal brings an end to speculation surrounding the versatile defender, who had attracted interest from several Ligue 1 and Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace.
However, Osayi-Samuel has opted to remain in Turkey, where he has spent the past five seasons and built a solid reputation in the Super Lig.
Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
José Mourinho and Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
His arrival is seen as a major boost for Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who is rebuilding the squad ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
Capable of playing at right-back and right wing-back, Osayi-Samuel brings tactical flexibility, experience, and league familiarity to the Black Eagles.
The move also points to Besiktas’ ambition to challenge at the top once again after a disappointing campaign.
Solskjær, who was appointed Besiktas manager in mid-January, guided the club to a fourth-place finish, a staggering 33 points behind champions, Galatasaray.
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As per Osimhen, many here think money.
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Re: Player Reportedly Snubs England & France to Remain in Turkey.........
Just like when Etebo snubbed Arsenal for Watford. 

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Re: Player Reportedly Snubs England & France to Remain in Turkey.........
Wish the Fulham move materializes.
@Enugu II:
Could you please put the player's name on your Thread Title. Thanks.
@Enugu II:
Could you please put the player's name on your Thread Title. Thanks.
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Re: Player Reportedly Snubs England & France to Remain in Turkey.........
Did he get confirmed offers in England and France, or just rumours?Enugu II wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:57 amDone deal? Super Eagles star snubs England & France to seal move to Ole Solskjær’s Besiktas
by Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele June 11, 2025 in News, NewsNow, Nigeria, This Week, Top, Transfers, Turkish Super Lig 0
https://soccernet.ng/2025/06/super-eagl ... iktas.html
Besiktas have pulled off a sensational swoop for a Super Eagles star who was reportedly destined to return to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nigeria international defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has sealed a high-profile switch to Turkish giants Besiktas, according to Turkish outlet Sozcu.
Osayi-Samuel has agreed a lucrative €2.5 million-per-year deal with Besiktas after leaving Fenerbahce on a free transfer.
The 27-year-old Nigerian international is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, with an official unveiling anticipated before the start of pre-season on 28 June.
Besiktas initially hoped to negotiate down Osayi-Samuel’s wage demands to €2 million per year, but ultimately met his full asking price to secure his signature.
The deal brings an end to speculation surrounding the versatile defender, who had attracted interest from several Ligue 1 and Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace.
However, Osayi-Samuel has opted to remain in Turkey, where he has spent the past five seasons and built a solid reputation in the Super Lig.
Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
José Mourinho and Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
His arrival is seen as a major boost for Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who is rebuilding the squad ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
Capable of playing at right-back and right wing-back, Osayi-Samuel brings tactical flexibility, experience, and league familiarity to the Black Eagles.
The move also points to Besiktas’ ambition to challenge at the top once again after a disappointing campaign.
Solskjær, who was appointed Besiktas manager in mid-January, guided the club to a fourth-place finish, a staggering 33 points behind champions, Galatasaray.
I am happy
Re: Player Reportedly Snubs England & France to Remain in Turkey.........
Dammy wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 4:40 amDid he get confirmed offers in England and France, or just rumours?Enugu II wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:57 amDone deal? Super Eagles star snubs England & France to seal move to Ole Solskjær’s Besiktas
by Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele June 11, 2025 in News, NewsNow, Nigeria, This Week, Top, Transfers, Turkish Super Lig 0
https://soccernet.ng/2025/06/super-eagl ... iktas.html
Besiktas have pulled off a sensational swoop for a Super Eagles star who was reportedly destined to return to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nigeria international defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has sealed a high-profile switch to Turkish giants Besiktas, according to Turkish outlet Sozcu.
Osayi-Samuel has agreed a lucrative €2.5 million-per-year deal with Besiktas after leaving Fenerbahce on a free transfer.
The 27-year-old Nigerian international is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, with an official unveiling anticipated before the start of pre-season on 28 June.
Besiktas initially hoped to negotiate down Osayi-Samuel’s wage demands to €2 million per year, but ultimately met his full asking price to secure his signature.
The deal brings an end to speculation surrounding the versatile defender, who had attracted interest from several Ligue 1 and Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace.
However, Osayi-Samuel has opted to remain in Turkey, where he has spent the past five seasons and built a solid reputation in the Super Lig.
Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
José Mourinho and Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
His arrival is seen as a major boost for Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who is rebuilding the squad ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
Capable of playing at right-back and right wing-back, Osayi-Samuel brings tactical flexibility, experience, and league familiarity to the Black Eagles.
The move also points to Besiktas’ ambition to challenge at the top once again after a disappointing campaign.
Solskjær, who was appointed Besiktas manager in mid-January, guided the club to a fourth-place finish, a staggering 33 points behind champions, Galatasaray.

My question is: are people surprised because England and Germany cannot be rejected???
The difficulties of statistical thinking describes a puzzling limitation of our mind: our excessive confidence in what we believe we know, and our apparent inability to acknowledge the full extent of our ignorance and the uncertainty of the world we live in. We are prone to overestimate how much we understand about the world and to underestimate the role of chance in events -- Daniel Kahneman (2011), Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics
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I’m sure no one is surprised unless they have an agenda!Enugu II wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 11:53 amDammy wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 4:40 amDid he get confirmed offers in England and France, or just rumours?Enugu II wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:57 amDone deal? Super Eagles star snubs England & France to seal move to Ole Solskjær’s Besiktas
by Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele June 11, 2025 in News, NewsNow, Nigeria, This Week, Top, Transfers, Turkish Super Lig 0
https://soccernet.ng/2025/06/super-eagl ... iktas.html
Besiktas have pulled off a sensational swoop for a Super Eagles star who was reportedly destined to return to the English Premier League, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nigeria international defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has sealed a high-profile switch to Turkish giants Besiktas, according to Turkish outlet Sozcu.
Osayi-Samuel has agreed a lucrative €2.5 million-per-year deal with Besiktas after leaving Fenerbahce on a free transfer.
The 27-year-old Nigerian international is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, with an official unveiling anticipated before the start of pre-season on 28 June.
Besiktas initially hoped to negotiate down Osayi-Samuel’s wage demands to €2 million per year, but ultimately met his full asking price to secure his signature.
The deal brings an end to speculation surrounding the versatile defender, who had attracted interest from several Ligue 1 and Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace.
However, Osayi-Samuel has opted to remain in Turkey, where he has spent the past five seasons and built a solid reputation in the Super Lig.
Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
José Mourinho and Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbahce star Bright Osayi-Samuel
His arrival is seen as a major boost for Besiktas boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who is rebuilding the squad ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
Capable of playing at right-back and right wing-back, Osayi-Samuel brings tactical flexibility, experience, and league familiarity to the Black Eagles.
The move also points to Besiktas’ ambition to challenge at the top once again after a disappointing campaign.
Solskjær, who was appointed Besiktas manager in mid-January, guided the club to a fourth-place finish, a staggering 33 points behind champions, Galatasaray.That's is a question for the reporter. I guess it may be similar to reports that a player chose to play for Nigeria after rejecting England and Germany. Or just maybe the offers from England and France, in this case, was not up to snuff for him. I have no idea except that he rejected whatever the offers were.
My question is: are people surprised because England and Germany cannot be rejected???
Leroy Sane turned down a contract renewal offer at Bayern Munich to sign for Galatasaray
I am happy
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He might have personal reasons for not jumping at offers from the EPL.
He suffered some horrendous racial abuse not long before he left QPR.
He suffered some horrendous racial abuse not long before he left QPR.
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He wanted Fulham in January and Fener rejected the deal. So, I dont think thats the issue.
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Uncle EII,
Is there a reason you insist on not naming the player in the Thread title?
Is there a reason you insist on not naming the player in the Thread title?
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Are you serious? What stupid agent advised him to do that?EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:23 am Just like when Etebo snubbed Arsenal for Watford.![]()
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KPOM. There may be so many reasons as is the case with human characteristics.
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packerland wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:02 pmAre you serious? What stupid agent advised him to do that?EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:23 am Just like when Etebo snubbed Arsenal for Watford.![]()



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