Serdar Dursun, the former Fenerbahçe attacker, has cast doubt on Victor Osimhen’s technical suitability for Barcelona, despite acknowledging the Super Eagles star’s impressive abilities. Osimhen just finished a standout campaign with Galatasaray, helping the side retain their Super Lig title. Across all competitions, the Nigerian striker tallied 22 goals and eight assists, cementing his reputation as one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers.
This high level of production has fueled rumors regarding a potential departure from Turkey, with major clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Atlético Madrid all linked to the 27-year-old. Nevertheless, Dursun argued on the Spor Smart show Cup Diary that Osimhen’s skill set might not align with the specific technical requirements at Barcelona. While he praised the player’s general talent, Dursun noted that he lacks the polished technique required to thrive in the Catalan team’s system. Reports suggesting Barcelona may favor signing Julián Álvarez over the Nigerian forward seem to bolster Dursun’s perspective. As the 2026/27 pre-season nears, the former Napoli man is expected to make a decision regarding his career path shortly.
