AFCON 2025
After Chelsea failed move, see how Galatasaray unveiled Super Eagles of Nigeria star Victor Osimhen.
A deal to temporarily move Nigerian professional football player Victor Osimhen from Napoli to Galatasaray has been formally confirmed.
The 25-year-old Nigerian international will receive six million euros ($6.65 million) net from Galatasaray for the 2024–2025 campaign while Napoli also mentioned that the deal is valid until the end of June.
Osimhen and the transfer window
Osimhen was a target for several clubs during the previous transfer season.
He extended his contract with Napoli last December through to 2026 with a stated release clause of 130 million euros.
Premier League giants Chelsea and the Saudi team Al-Ahli were reportedly interested in signing the striker.
Napoli has acquired the option to extend Osimhen’s contract through 2027 in a calculated move.
Osimhen is not included in the 23-man Serie A roster for the current season and now will have a new opportunity in Turkey.
At Galatasaray, Osimhen will wear the number 45 jersey on loan.
Osimhen transfers
Osimhen transferred to German team Wolfsburg in 2017 for 3.5 million euros following his heroics in the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
He spent two seasons playing on loan for Charleroi, a Belgian team, where he made an impression with 20 goals and 4 assists in 36 games.
He transferred for 22.4 million euros to the French team Lille for the 2019–20 season, where he maintained his elite play, tallying 18 goals in 38 games and dishing out six assists.
He was dealt for 77.5 million euros to Napoli, the team where he would have the biggest career breakthrough.
After a season of adjustment to the competition, Osimhen emerged victorious with Napoli scoring 26 goals to take the top scorer award.
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