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Osimhen Returns to Istanbul for Arm Injury Scans; Griezmann to Orlando City
Victor Osimhen, a forward for Galatasaray, has returned to Istanbul for medical evaluations on an arm injury sustained during a Champions League match, with potential surgery pending scan results. Separately, Antoine Griezmann has reportedly agreed to join Orlando City SC in July 2026, departing Atletico Madrid as a free agent.
Victor Osimhen, the 27-year-old Galatasaray forward, is undergoing further medical examinations in Istanbul following an arm injury. The injury occurred during a Champions League match against Liverpool FC at Anfield, where he was forced off the pitch. Initial medical checks confirmed a fracture in his right forearm, leading to his arm being placed in a cast. Galatasaray's medical team is currently assessing the extent of the injury to determine the necessary course of treatment, including whether surgery will be required. The club anticipates that Osimhen could be sidelined for three to five months, impacting their domestic title aspirations, despite their exit from the Champions League. He has been ruled out of Nigeria's upcoming friendly matches against Jordan and Iran, both scheduled to take place in Turkey. Osimhen has had a productive season, contributing 19 goals and seven assists across 29 appearances in all competitions, including seven goals and three assists in 10 Champions League games. Meanwhile, French forward Antoine Griezmann has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Orlando City SC in July 2026, as reported by Marca and cited by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 34-year-old is expected to move to the Major League Soccer club as a free agent after his current contract with Atletico Madrid concludes.
Key Facts
- Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray's forward, returned to Istanbul on Sunday for medical scans on an arm injury.
- The injury, a fracture in his right forearm, was sustained during a Champions League match against Liverpool FC.
- Galatasaray's medical team will decide on treatment, including potential surgery, after evaluating the scan results.
- Osimhen is expected to be out for three to five months and will miss Nigeria's friendly matches against Jordan and Iran.
- Antoine Griezmann has verbally agreed to join Orlando City SC in July 2026 as a free agent.
- Griezmann will remain with Atletico Madrid until the end of the current season before his move to the MLS club.
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- Blueprint Newspapers Limited — Osimhen undergoes scan on arm injury - Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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