Galatasaray Set to Land Victor Osimhen in Blockbuster Move From Napoli

Galatasaray is close to signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli for €75 million. This would be a record transfer. The deal has strict terms, including a large up-front payment and a ban on selling Osimhen to Italian clubs right away, which reflects the urgency for Napoli to find a new goalscorer.

WHAT HAS BEEN AGREED?

After long talks, Galatasaray and Napoli have agreed that Galatasaray will pay €40 million now and €35 million more in a year for Osimhen. The deal prevents selling Osimhen to Italian teams before 2027. If Galatasaray breaks this rule, they could pay double the fee. Napoli might also receive 10-15% of any profit if Galatasaray sells Osimhen later for over €87 million, although this detail remains unconfirmed. These terms are in line with a report that highlighted the agreement on the payment structure.

WHY IT MATTERS FOR GALATASARAY

This transfer is one of the priciest in Turkish football history. Osimhen was remarkable for Galatasaray during his loan spell, having scored 37 goals and made eight assists in 41 games. His performance significantly contributed to Galatasaray winning both the Süper Lig and the Turkish Cup last season, as they dominated their league. Osimhen’s return is expected to further boost their attack as they aim for another successful Champions League season.

WHAT NEXT FOR GALATASARAY AND OSIMHEN?

The transfer is likely to be confirmed before Galatasaray plays in the Turkish Super Cup next week. They will start their Süper Lig title defense against Samsunspor, especially after their rival, Fenerbahçe, finished six points behind last season. Meanwhile, Napoli now faces increased pressure to find a new striker to fill the gap left by Osimhen, who notably does not plan to report for Napoli’s pre-season.