Galatasaray Complete Blockbuster Signing of Victor Osimhen from Napoli
In a stunning move that is set to shake the Turkish Sรผper Lig and European football alike, Galatasaray have officially reached an agreement with Napoli for the transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. The deal, finalized after weeks of negotiations, marks one of the most high-profile signings in the club’s history and a clear statement of intent ahead of the 2025/26 season.
According to sources close to the deal, Galatasaray will pay a total fee of โฌ75 million for Osimhen. The payment will be structured in two parts: an initial โฌ40 million paid immediately, followed by a second installment of โฌ35 million due in 12 months. In addition, the Turkish champions have agreed to a performance-based goal bonus clause and a 10% sell-on percentage based on any future profit made from Osimhenโs resale.
The finalization of the transfer is now a formality, with all key terms agreed upon and documents being exchanged. Both clubs are expected to officially announce the signing within the week.
Osimhen, 26, has been one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards over the last few seasons, enjoying a prolific spell at Napoli where he was instrumental in their 2022/23 Serie A title win. Known for his pace, power, and clinical finishing, he scored 26 league goals in that historic campaign and followed up with consistent performances across Serie A and the Champions League.
The deal also includes a unique clause requested by Napoli: a two-year restriction on any resale of Osimhen to an Italian club. This clause, effectively a penalty condition, was inserted to prevent the player from reinforcing a direct Serie A rival in the near future. Napoliโs hierarchy was adamant about including this clause before greenlighting the transfer.
For Galatasaray, this move represents an aggressive push toward reestablishing themselves as a major force on the European stage. After securing domestic dominance, the Istanbul giants are now looking to make a deeper impact in the UEFA Champions League, and Osimhen is seen as a transformative piece in achieving that ambition.
The Nigerian international becomes the most expensive signing in Galatasaray’s history and arguably the biggest name to join the Sรผper Lig in decades. Fans have already begun celebrating across Istanbul, with expectations sky-high ahead of Osimhen’s official unveiling, which is expected to draw tens of thousands at Rams Park.
As European football continues to see shifting dynamics in spending power and ambition, Galatasaray’s audacious move for Osimhen signals a bold new era not just for the club, but for Turkish football as a whole.