Istanbul, July 19, 2025
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is on the brink of completing a permanent transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray, with the deal valued at €75 million, sources confirm. Both clubs and the player appear aligned, though a few final terms remain under negotiation.
Transfer Landscape
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Release clause intact: Napoli is insisting on the full €75 million clause, payable as €40 million upfront and €35 million over a two-year period.
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Additional demands: The Italian club is pushing for a 20% sell-on clause and a prohibition on re-selling Osimhen to Italian clubs within the next two to three years — terms Galatasaray is reportedly resisting.
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Structured payments: Galatasaray has proposed long-term, bank-guaranteed instalments and appear confident of matching Napoli’s demands.
Player & Club Perspectives
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Osimhen’s preference: The striker has reportedly turned down lucrative premia offers from Saudi clubs like Al-Hilal, and has directly informed Napoli of his wish to remain at Galatasaray.
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Personal terms agreed: He is set to earn approximately €15–16 million net per season, plus up to €10 million in sponsorship income. The deal reportedly extends until June 2028, with an option for a fourth year.
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Galatasaray’s intent: Buoyed by strong sponsor backing and fan excitement, the Turkish side is determined to complete the transfer. The club reportedly gave Osimhen a 7–10 day window to sign before turning to alternative options like Richarlison.
Negotiation Stalemate
Despite shared optimism from both sides, negotiations remain tense:
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Napoli is holding firm on its financial demands and sell-on conditions.
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Galatasaray insists future sale participation and Italy-sale restrictions are non-negotiable — branding them as excessive.
Why It Matters
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Strategic boost: A permanent deal signals Galatasaray’s ambitions to solidify their domestic dominance and elevate their Champions League credentials.
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Financial precedent: At €75 million, it would break Turkey's transfer fee record and underline the club's willingness to invest heavily.
Napoli’s planning: Selling Osimhen frees wage space and could pave the way for Napoli to pursue a high-profile replacement, such as Darwin Núñez.
What’s Next?
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Payment structure finalised: Agreement on instalment schedule and guarantees is expected in the coming days.
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Resolving clauses: Both clubs will meet to settle Napoli’s sell-on and resale restrictions.
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Official announcement: With all terms aligned, a formal unveiling is anticipated within the next week — an announcement greeted with high enthusiasm by Galatasaray supporters.
Bottom line: After a sensational loan season where he dominated the Turkish Süper Lig and won a domestic double, Osimhen is poised to make his stay in Istanbul permanent. But club-level haggling over payment and clauses means the final signature is still pending. Both parties remain optimistic a deal will close soon.
