Super Eagles Star’s Home Robbed in Turkey Days Before Premier League Transfer
- The home of Super Eagles star Bright Osayi-Samuel was burgled in Turkey amid his impending transfer to the English Premier League
- The defender was previously involved in a physical altercation with opposition fans following Fenerbahce’s win over Trabzonspor in the Turkish league in March 2024
- Osayi-Samuel was also part of Nigeria’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Group C matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe
Bright Osayi-Samuel’s time at Fenerbahce may be coming to an end following a burglary at his home in Istanbul on Thursday night, May 22.
The 27-year-old was present during the incident, but no injuries were reported.
He has since filed a report with local police, who have launched an investigation per Milliyet.
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The theft may be linked to a previous altercation with Trabzonspor fans during a Turkish league match in March 2024.
Fenerbahce currently sit second in the Turkish Super Lig with 81 points from 34 matches, trailing leaders Galatasaray, who have 89 points.
Bright Osayi-Samuel delivered a strong performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Group C matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, helping the Super Eagles earn four points and marking his 22nd appearance for the national team.
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Osayi-Samuel eyes Premier League return
Nigeria international Bright Osayi-Samuel has expressed his desire to return to the Premier League after four years away.
According to Fotomac, the 27-year-old has already begun moving some of his belongings to England.
2025 FA Cup winners Crystal Palace are reportedly leading the race to sign the right-back, with reports suggesting a €4 million-per-season deal on a four-and-a-half-year contract has been agreed.
The 27-year-old previously played for Queens Park Rangers before making a €500,000 move to Istanbul in 2021.
Osayi-Samuel declined to renew his contract with Fenerbahçe, despite pressure from newly appointed coach José Mourinho.
He scored seven goals in 176 appearances for the Yellow-Navy Blues during his time at the club per Transfermarkt.
Legit.ng compiled reactions that trailed the robbery at Bright Osayi-Samuel burglary at his home in Istanbul. Read below:
Ossy Enukeme said:
"Normally...e no pass those Guys wey he beat for pitch last season 😂.
"Na them, no doubt. Make the police investigate."
Edmund Ebiware Opori wrote:
"It's high time he leaves Turkey, remember his brawl with fans last year."
Saheed Olawale added:
"Unknown gunmen in Turkey, when is not somewhere where their national colour is green, white, green."
Okoro Onyekachi said:
"Na those guys wey him beat wetin no good last season for inside Pitch, your days are numbered in Turkey bro."
Brown Simon wrote:
"Eehnn, Abeg make dem try investigate those guys wey him beat for pitch that time."
Emeka Benedict added:
"Unknown gunmen don get branch for turkey too."
Honourable Sunday Amure said:
"Same Osimehn turkey....that's not good enough."
Osayi-Samuel escapes penalty after altercation with Trabzonspor fans
Legit.ng earlier reported that Fenerbahce defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has been absolved of any wrongdoing in the aftermath of his altercation with Trabzonspor fans in March 2024.
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Initially charged with misconduct by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) along with two of his teammates, Osayi-Samuel faced the possibility of disciplinary action.
The 26-year-old Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) silver medalist has now been cleared of any wrongdoing in the incident.
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