Galatasaray has officially secured Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen on a one-year loan deal from Napoli, marking a significant coup for the Turkish club. The 25-year-old forward will receive a net salary of 6 million euros for the 2024-2025 season, with Galatasaray covering most of his wages. This transfer makes Osimhen the most valuable player in the history of the Süper Lig, with a market value of 100 million euros.In a surprising development, Napoli has simultaneously announced an extension of Osimhen’s contract until June 2027. The new contract includes a release clause of 75 million euros, valid for all clubs worldwide except Italian teams, starting from January 2025. This clause represents a significant reduction from the previous 130 million euro release clause.The loan deal includes a unique clause that allows Osimhen to leave Galatasaray if one of ten specified clubs makes an offer. This arrangement keeps the door open for a possible move to top European clubs, with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain having previously expressed interest.Osimhen’s move to Galatasaray comes after a tumultuous period at Napoli, where he was excluded from the squad and had his number 9 jersey reassigned to new striker Romelu Lukaku. The Nigerian international has been a prolific scorer for Napoli, netting 76 goals in 133 appearances since joining in 2020.Upon his arrival in Istanbul, Osimhen expressed his excitement about joining Galatasaray, stating, ‘I know the club, it’s one of the biggest in Turkey. I’ve felt the love of the fans who came to the airport at this late hour’. He will wear the number 45 jersey for his new club.
Key points
- Galatasaray has signed Victor Osimhen on a one-year loan deal from Napoli.
- Napoli has extended Osimhen’s contract until 2027 with a reduced release clause of 75 million euros.
- The loan deal includes a clause allowing Osimhen to leave if specific clubs make an offer.
- Osimhen becomes the most valuable player in Süper Lig history with a market value of 100 million euros.
Contradictions👾Some sources report Osimhen’s salary as 6 million euros, while others mention 10 million euros.
There is also a discrepancy in the reported duration of the loan, with some sources stating it’s until June 2025 while others mention only the 2024-2025 season.
