Galatasaray and Napoli Stuck in Stalemate Over Victor Osimhen Transfer

Negotiations between Galatasaray and Napoli for Victor Osimhen have hit a serious standstill. Napoli rejected Galatasaray’s latest offer, with both clubs still some distance apart on payment terms and future clauses. Talks could resume if conditions change in the coming days.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION?

Napoli are demanding €40 million now, €35 million more by 2026, and want a sell-on clause included in any deal for Osimhen. Galatasaray, on the other hand, offered to pay €35 million by 2027 and refuse to agree to the sell-on condition. This disagreement halted negotiations. Napoli remain firm about their €75 million valuation and insist on immediate guarantees for each payment, reflecting Osimhen’s immense value following his 37 goals and 8 assists last season.

A previous report confirmed that Victor Osimhen scored 37 goals and provided 8 assists for Galatasaray during his loan season.

WHY IS THIS DEAL SO IMPORTANT?

Osimhen is one of Europe’s top strikers and remains Napoli’s most valuable asset. The Turkish champions, Galatasaray, want to secure his signature to bolster their attack ahead of the new season. Last season, Galatasaray won the Süper Lig and the Turkish Cup but are aiming to strengthen further for both domestic defense and another Champions League run.

According to a previous report, Galatasaray won both the Süper Lig and Turkish Cup last season.

Napoli, meanwhile, are coming off a very successful campaign, as they won their 3rd  Serie A in history, and see Osimhen’s sale as a way to fund a rebuild.

A previous report discusses the financial requirements that Napoli need to meet for Osimhen’s transfer.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Napoli’s president has set a Friday deadline for Galatasaray to provide the needed financial guarantees to move talks forward. If an agreement isn’t reached, Napoli may keep Osimhen or look for a buyer elsewhere.

Recent updates suggest that Napoli requires strong financial guarantees for the payment structure of Victor Osimhen’s transfer according to a previous report.

Galatasaray’s next match is a Super Cup final against Fenerbahçe; they remain focused on getting the deal done quickly, knowing a transfer breakthrough could impact their squad planning and chances in both Turkish and European competition. Napoli, too, are juggling their summer transfer strategy as they await final decisions.