Victor Osimhen threatens FIFA complaint over alleged unpaid wages at Galatasaray

Nigeria international striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly warned Galatasaray that he will escalate a dispute over outstanding salary payments to world football’s governing body, according to Sport360NG reports.

Turkish journalist Dogus (@sollcampbell) claims the forward is yet to receive agreed wages and has begun exploring formal channels through FIFA to address the issue. The report adds that Osimhen could consider withholding his services in competitive fixtures if the matter is not resolved promptly.

In remarks reflecting his dissatisfaction, Osimhen is quoted as saying: “Football is not an arena for secret games; it’s a sport.” The statement underlines his growing frustration and signals a potential breakdown in relations with the Istanbul-based club.

The development introduces fresh uncertainty around the striker’s situation at Galatasaray, particularly at a time when financial scrutiny across European football has intensified and clubs are under mounting pressure to honour contractual commitments.

Osimhen remains a central figure in Galatasaray’s attacking setup, and any disruption to his availability would represent a significant blow to the team’s ambitions. Attention is now likely to turn to FIFA’s potential involvement should the dispute proceed to a formal complaint.

Neither Osimhen nor Galatasaray have issued an official statement clarifying the situation at the time of writing.