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Claim: A Facebook page called Mason Mount Fans claimed that Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has signed a contract with Manchester United.
Verdict: False. There is no official confirmation from Manchester United or trusted sports sources that Victor Osimhen has signed for the club.
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A post shared by the Facebook page Mason Mount Fans claimed that Victor Osimhen, who currently plays for Galatasaray in Turkey, has officially joined Manchester United. Napoli owns Victor Osimhen but was loaned to a Turkish club, Galatasaray, last season.
The post reads, “CONFIRMED: Victor Osimhen signed a contract with Manchester United. It’s OFFICIAL. Here we go! A deal has been finalised between Napoli and Manchester United for €86.5 million. All personal terms have been agreed upon, with final details finalized earlier today.
“Despite strong interest from other top European clubs, Osimhen was focused on joining United. He made it clear: United was always his first choice. Osimhen will arrive in Manchester within 24 hours for medicals and to sign his long-term deal. It’s happening. HERE WE GO!”
This post went viral and excited many Manchester United fans, who believed their club had signed one of the top strikers in Europe. However, others were unsure and questioned the truth behind the post. Because false news spreads fast on social media, DUBAWA decided to fact-check the claim.
Victor Osimhen is one of Africa’s most exciting football talents. Originating from a humble background in Lagos, he rose from youth academies to dominate European football. He became Serie A’s top scorer, lifted Napoli to a historic Scudetto, and won numerous individual awards. Now 26, he continues to shine in Turkey with Galatasaray, while remaining a key player for Nigeria’s national team.
Verification
First, the fact-checker checked Manchester United’s official website and social media pages. No announcement or news confirmed that Victor Osimhen had signed for the club. Next, we looked at Osimhen’s personal social media accounts, such as Twitter and Instagram. Again, there was no post or hint from the player suggesting he had joined Manchester United.
We also checked reliable and popular sports news platforms like Fabrizio Romano, Sky Sport, and BBC Sport. These outlets are known for sharing correct and confirmed transfer news. None of them reported anything about a deal between Manchester United and Victor Osimhen.
Well-known football journalist Fabrizio Romano is famous for using the phrase “Here we go!” when a transfer is confirmed. Since he did not post anything about Osimhen to Manchester United, it shows that the claim is not accurate.
Conclusion
The claim made by the Facebook page Mason Mount Fans is false. No trusted or official source confirms that Victor Osimhen has signed a contract with Manchester United.
I apologise for that.