Osimhen, Sancho and other new signings set to debut this weekend

• European club football returns this weekend after the September international break
• The break began after the transfer window deadline for the five major European leagues
• Some new signings, including Victor Osimhen, are set to make their debuts this weekend

European club football will resume this weekend after two away games during the September international break, when players linked up with their national teams.

The break began three days after Europe’s five major leagues closed their 2024/25 summer transfer windows, with clubs still completing the formalities of some signings on deadline day.

Legitimate.ng takes a look at the top five new signings set to debut this weekend.

1. Victor Osimhen

Osimhen was the hottest topic during the transfer window, with Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Al-Ahli interested. All three deals fell through, and he joined Galatasaray on loan. He immediately linked up with the Super Eagles and scored against Benin Republic. He resumed training yesterday and is expected to make his debut against Rizespor at the RAMS Stadium tomorrow.

2. Jadon Sancho

Sancho joined Chelsea on a last-minute loan from Manchester United with the obligation to make the deal permanent. As spotted by Football365, he is set to make his debut against Bournemouth after Enzo Maresca confirmed he gave exactly what he was looking for in training.

3. Raheem Sterling

The veteran winger was one of the players Maresca froze out of the squad after pre-season. Sterling has since moved to London and joined Arsenal on loan. He was in the stands for the 1-1 draw against Brighton and will feature in the north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.

4. Federico Chiesa

New Juventus boss Thiago Motta has told Chiesa he is not in his plans, with the Italian striker making a move to Liverpool. According to 90min, Arne Slot has confirmed he has trained around four times with the team and is in contention to play against Nottingham Forest.

5. Manuel Ugarte

A year ago he was linked with Chelsea but has since moved to Paris Saint-Germain. Manchester United made a move for the Uruguayan last month. Ugarte will have a role to play when Erik ten Hag’s side face Southampton in tomorrow’s kick-off.

Chelsea planning Osimhen transfer in January

Legitimate.ng Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a move for Osimhen in the January transfer window after failing to sign him on deadline day in the summer.

The Super Eagles forward has been loaned to Turkish champions Galatasaray but has a release clause in his deal, which could see him join other clubs in January.

Source: Legit.ng