Victor Osimhen Arrives in Istanbul to Complete Galatasaray Move

Victor Osimhen is in Istanbul to finish his transfer to Galatasaray. This is one of the biggest signings for the Turkish club in recent years. The Nigerian striker is ready to officially join after a big transfer deal with Napoli. Galatasaray will pay Napoli €75 million for his transfer.

OSIMHEN TOUCHES DOWN IN ISTANBUL

Victor Osimhen arrived in Turkey on Wednesday evening. He was with Galatasaray vice president Abdullah Kavuçku and agent George Gardi, who helped with the negotiations. This comes after difficult talks between Napoli and Galatasaray, including meeting a €75 million release clause. Osimhen enjoyed a sensational loan spell last season, scoring 37 goals and getting 8 assists in 41 games. The deal should be done soon, making Osimhen an official Galatasaray player for the 2025/26 season.

A RECORD-BREAKING TRANSFER FOR GALATASARAY

This transfer shows Galatasaray wants to be a top team in Europe. By using Osimhen’s release clause before it ended last July and offering a high salary, the club shows it’s ready to compete with the best. During his loan, Osimhen helped Galatasaray win the Süper Lig title, finishing in first place in the 2024/25 season. The club was dominant in the league, getting 89 points, five more than Fenerbahçe. Osimhen’s impact was huge in both their domestic and continental success.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

With Osimhen’s signing, Galatasaray will focus on the new Süper Lig season. Their first game is against Kayserispor, which finished 9th last year. As champions, Galatasaray wants to extend its lead, but rivals like Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş are close behind. Galatasaray will also play in the UEFA Champions League group stage, hoping that Osimhen’s goals will help them advance. All eyes will be on the Nigerian striker to perform well again in Istanbul.