Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen has explicitly ruled out a potential transfer to Italian giants Juventus, stating he would "rather stay at Galatasaray" than join the Turin-based club.

The 26-year-old Super Eagles forward, currently on a season-long loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray from Napoli, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation as the summer window approaches.

According to Galatasaray insider Yakup Çınar, speaking on the Yeni Açık YouTube channel, Osimhen has no interest in returning to Italy to join Juventus despite their reported interest in securing his services.

"Juventus wants me, but Osimhen says, 'I would rather stay at Galatasaray than go to Juventus'," Çınar revealed, citing information from a source very close to the Nigerian striker.

Despite his apparent reluctance to join Juventus, Osimhen's future remains uncertain. The striker has yet to inform Galatasaray of his final decision regarding whether he will stay in Istanbul or seek a move elsewhere.

Reports suggest that Galatasaray are keen to make Osimhen's loan move permanent following his outstanding performances that helped them secure the Turkish league title. However, the player has multiple options to consider.

Çınar also confirmed that clubs from the Saudi Pro League have made lucrative offers for the Nigerian international, while English Premier League teams are also monitoring his situation closely.

Osimhen's decision will be closely watched by football fans across Nigeria and beyond, as the striker looks to make the next significant move in his career after successful spells in both Italy and Turkey.

The Turkish club has reportedly set a deadline for Osimhen to decide his future, indicating that negotiations are at a critical stage as the transfer window approaches.