Napoli Reject Galatasaray’s Latest Bid for Victor Osimhen

Napoli have said no to Galatasaray’s new €70 million offer for Victor Osimhen, their star striker. Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, wants a full €75 million guaranteed fee.

Galatasaray offered €70 million to Napoli for Victor Osimhen.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Galatasaray made a new bid of €70 million for Osimhen, and even had a bank guarantee. But Napoli rejected it because De Laurentiis wants €75 million guaranteed with no payment plan. Osimhen, who played well on loan at Galatasaray last season, has agreed to personal terms with the Turkish club. He’s not planning to report for Napoli’s pre-season as he pushes for the move.

Victor Osimhen told Napoli he won’t report for pre-season.

NAPOLI AND GALATASARAY: SEASON SO FAR

Napoli want to bounce back after a great Serie A season last year. They won the league, but had some internal turmoil that may be accentuated now that the team will also play in the Champions League. On the other hand, Galatasaray won their second Turkish Super Lig title in a row. They finished four points ahead of Fenerbahçe. Osimhen was a key player during his loan at Galatasaray last season. He scored 37 goals and had 8 assists in 28 league games. This helped the club win the title and reach the Turkish Cup final.

Galatasaray won the Turkish Super Lig title, and Victor Osimhen scored 37 goals and provided eight assists for Galatasaray during his loan season.

WHAT’S NEXT?

The negotiation is not over as Galatasaray is under pressure to meet Napoli’s demands, or they could lose Osimhen. Napoli’s are clear about their demand for the full release clause payment upfront. As both Napoli and Galatasaray gear up for the new season, the talks’ results could greatly affect their attacking plans. Galatasaray are defending their Super Lig title, and their first league match is just a few weeks away, while Napoli will open their Serie A campaign against Udinese.

Napoli is negotiating the payment schedule for Victor Osimhen’s transfer fee with Galatasaray, as they demand the €75 million release clause for him.