Victor Osimhen’s high-profile transfer saga has concluded with the Nigerian striker joining Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli, as confirmed by multiple sources. The 25-year-old forward, valued at 100 million euros, arrived in Istanbul to a hero’s welcome from thousands of enthusiastic Galatasaray fans.The complex deal includes several notable clauses. Galatasaray will cover Osimhen’s full salary, estimated to be between 9-11 million euros for the season. While there is no obligation to buy, Napoli has agreed to reduce Osimhen’s release clause from 130-150 million euros to 75-80 million euros. Additionally, at Osimhen’s request, the loan agreement includes a clause allowing him to terminate the deal in January if a major European club expresses interest.Osimhen’s move to Galatasaray was facilitated by the Turkish transfer window remaining open until September 13, allowing the club to finalize the transfer after other European leagues had closed their windows. The transfer came after failed moves to Chelsea and Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli.Upon his arrival, Osimhen expressed his excitement about joining Galatasaray, stating, ‘The atmosphere is incredible, it’s one of the best fan bases in the world. We’ll see each other at the stadium, I’ll do my best for the fans, to make them scream with every goal’. He also mentioned looking forward to reuniting with former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens.This transfer marks a significant coup for Galatasaray, as Osimhen is currently one of the most valuable forwards in the world. In his career at Napoli, Osimhen scored 76 goals in 133 matches, helping the team win the Serie A championship. The move is expected to bolster Galatasaray’s attack for both domestic and European competitions, with the team set to compete in the Europa League.
Key points
- Victor Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli.
- The deal includes a reduced release clause and a potential January exit clause for Osimhen.
- Osimhen’s arrival in Istanbul was met with great enthusiasm from Galatasaray fans.
- The transfer is seen as a major coup for Galatasaray, strengthening their attack for domestic and European competitions.
Contradictions👾Some sources report the loan as being for one year, while others specify it as lasting until the end of the season, which could be interpreted as less than a full year.
👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported salary figures, ranging from 9-11 million euros.
