Victor Osimhen is on the brink of sealing a permanent return to Galatasaray after the Turkish champions reached an agreement with Napoli for the Nigerian striker’s transfer.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Galatasaray have struck a €75m (£65m) deal with the Serie A side for the 26-year-old, who spent last season on loan in Istanbul. The agreement will see Galatasaray pay €40m (£34m) upfront, with the remaining €35m (£30m) due by 2026.
As part of the deal, Galatasaray are barred from selling Osimhen to any Italian club for the next two years—violating the clause would trigger a penalty fee.
Osimhen enjoyed an outstanding loan spell with the Turkish giants, scoring 37 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions and playing a key role in their league title triumph.
While he was heavily linked with a move to Saudi side Al-Hilal, Osimhen reportedly turned down multiple offers after his loan period ended. Premier League clubs also expressed interest, but Galatasaray have now emerged as his final destination following successful negotiations with Napoli.
The transfer has been one of the summer’s most drawn-out sagas, with Napoli holding firm to their €75m valuation—even after Osimhen’s release clause expired earlier this month. The Italian club had initially demanded €50m upfront, with the rest payable by 2026. Galatasaray have now offered a letter of credit to guarantee full payment, though minor bureaucratic delays remain before the deal is finalised.
This move marks the close of a turbulent chapter for Osimhen, who played a crucial role in Napoli’s 2023 Serie A title win. However, following that historic triumph, his relationship with the club began to sour amid relentless transfer speculation.
Napoli further signalled the end of the Osimhen era by excluding him from their pre-season squad under new manager Antonio Conte, leaving him out of the 30-man team that travelled to Dimaro Folgarida.
Once the paperwork is complete, Osimhen will return to a club where he thrived—ready to begin a new chapter as Galatasaray look to build on their domestic success with one of Europe’s most lethal forwards leading the line.
