Since arriving in Turkey, Super Eagles forward, Henry Onyekuru in his first interview opened up about his loan move to Galatasaray from Everton.
The Nigeria international told Turkish sports newspaper Fanatik that he is delighted to be back playing
football after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
“I feel great, I’m injury free now and feel at 100 percent,” he revealed.
Onyekuru also spoke about his future at the Premier League outfit.
The 21-year-old did rule out the possibility of staying at Galatasaray on a permanent move but
underlined that Everton will decide his future.
“Will I stay on at Galatasaray? everything is possible in football but this is something for Everton to
decide,” he said.
“I have a contract with Everton, if I were to leave it would have to be in both our interests.
“I am happy here, everyone has been so welcoming, the staff, the coaches and the fans.”
The Everton loanee also rubbished claims that he will leave Galatasaray this window for a permanent
move to Valencia.
“I’ve heard of the Valencia rumours,” he added.
“I am solely focused on Galatasaray next season, these are matters for my agent but I can say there is
nothing happening.”
Onyekuru also revealed he turned down offers from the Premier League to move to Galatasaray and feels
his ideal position is the No 9.
“I had offers from the Premier League and Bundesliga,” he said.
“My priority was playing time, I wanted to join a big club where I would play regularly.
“My original position is a No 9 but I can play on the right and the left wing.”
The Nigerian forward has been played as a first-team player over the pre-season period scoring two
goals in three friendly games.
Onyekuru could make his official debut for Galatasaray against Akhisar in the Turkish Super Cup on
Sunday.