Osimhen's Shocking Revelation: A Liverpool Star's Selfishness Cost the Reds Their Dream Signing
Istanbul, September 30, 2025 – In a bombshell interview ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash between Galatasaray and Liverpool at RAMS Park, Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen dropped a transfer bombshell that has sent shockwaves through Anfield. The 26-year-old striker, currently on loan at the Turkish champions from Napoli, admitted that he was on the verge of a dream move to the Premier League last summer but pulled the plug at the eleventh hour due to one Liverpool player’s “terrible and selfish” attitude.
“Before Liverpool came for me last summer, I studied some of their gameplay and methods,” Osimhen revealed in an exclusive chat with Turkish outlet Fanatik. “I was excited – the energy, the fans, the history. They raised their offer twice, even throwing in players like Darwin Núñez in a potential swap, but I couldn’t ignore what I saw on the pitch. One guy in their attack… he’s terrible and selfish. He hogs the ball, doesn’t make runs for teammates, and it kills the flow. I didn’t want to join a squad where that vibe dominates. Why fight for chances if it’s all about one man’s ego?”
Sources close to the negotiations confirm Liverpool’s pursuit was intense. The Reds, under new manager Arne Slot, had earmarked Osimhen as the perfect No. 9 to lead their revamped front line, especially after Núñez’s inconsistent form and rumored Saudi interest. Reports from earlier this year suggested the deal was just 24 hours from completion in January, only derailed by Napoli’s internal payment disputes. By summer, Liverpool’s bid reportedly hit €75 million plus add-ons, but Osimhen’s camp cited tactical fit as the deal-breaker.
Osimhen didn’t name the player outright, but insiders point fingers at Núñez, whose erratic finishing and occasional ball-hogging have drawn fan frustration. “Victor watched clips of their games against Arsenal and Manchester City,” a source told us. “He saw how Núñez would shoot from impossible angles instead of passing to open teammates like Salah or Diaz. It’s not teamwork – it’s selfishness, and it frustrated him.” Núñez, who joined Liverpool for £85 million in 2022, has scored 38 goals in 118 appearances but remains a polarizing figure, with Slot publicly praising his work rate yet admitting the need for “facilitators” in attack.
The revelation took a darker turn when Osimhen linked the player’s antics to Liverpool’s shock 2-1 defeat to Fulham last weekend – a result that halted the Reds’ perfect Premier League start. “That loss tonight? It’s on him,” Osimhen slammed. “Selfish decisions in the box, no link-up play. Liverpool have world-class talent, but one rotten apple spoils the bunch. I told my agent: ‘No way I’m walking into that mess.'” Fulham’s winner came from a counter where Núñez lost possession in a risky solo run, echoing Osimhen’s critique. Anfield faithful have piled on, with social media ablaze: “Núñez is a liability – Osimhen dodged a bullet,” tweeted one fan, amassing 12k likes.
Osimhen’s form at Galatasaray has been electric, with 22 goals in 28 appearances since his loan switch, helping secure the Turkish double. Yet, his heart remains set on the Premier League. “Liverpool was close, but not with that attitude,” he added. “Arsenal or Chelsea? Maybe. But I want a team that plays for each other.” Napoli, holding a €75 million release clause, are open to a sale, but Osimhen’s wage demands – around €12 million annually – could complicate matters.
For Liverpool, facing Osimhen tonight feels poetic. Slot, who passed on the striker in favor of £125 million signing Alexander Isak and £79 million Hugo Ekitike, dismissed regrets pre-match: “We’re happy with our forwards. Victor’s quality, but fit is everything.” But with Núñez benched amid the uproar and whispers of a January exit, questions swirl: Could Osimhen’s words spark a dressing-room fire? As the whistle blows in Istanbul, Anfield holds its breath – the man who got away might just haunt them on the pitch too.