Batrakov Describes Osimhen's Gesture

Russian footballer Aleksey Batrakov, 21, whom Galatasaray signed from Lokomotiv Moscow in the summer transfer window, appeared on Fedor Smolov's YouTube channel. Batrakov described how he was welcomed by his new team and said that everything was going well in the dressing room.

Batrakov said the atmosphere in the stadium had left a strong impression on him, calling the stands "incredible." He said Torreira had been close to him from the first day, and that everyone in the squad had approached him with similar warmth.

The most notable part of his account concerned Victor Osimhen. Batrakov recalled that during an internal tournament he was given a penalty kick, and after he scored, Osimhen ran the length of the pitch to celebrate with him, which he described as a wonderful gesture. He also added that on the bus to his first match, when he was looking for a seat, Osimhen called him over and shared the VIP seat with him.

Batrakov said he still relives the goal he scored against Barcelona, though the match was not won. He stressed that Galatasaray is a big club and that they go out to win every match, whoever the opponent is.