Victor Osimhen will join Galatasaray for the 2024/25 season. The Nigerian striker has agreed to move to Turkey after previous transfer options, including PSG and Chelsea, fell through. To facilitate this loan move, Napoli secured a contract extension for Osimhen until June 2027. Additionally, Osimhen has negotiated a reduction in his release clause from €130 million to approximately €80 million, allowing interested parties to purchase him outright for this revised amount.
Galatasaray will cover Osimhen’s full salary, which is about €11 million net per season following his last contract renewal with Napoli. There is also an interesting contractual detail emerging from Turkey: Osimhen has reportedly agreed with Galatasaray on the possibility of exiting the contract in the January transfer window if a top European club makes an offer. A list of 10 “preferred” clubs, chosen by Osimhen, is said to have been compiled. If one of these clubs approaches in January and is willing to immediately pay the €80 million release clause to Napoli, and provides a bonus to Galatasaray, the deal could be completed before June.
In this complex situation, all parties have worked to secure the best possible terms under tight deadlines. Napoli saves €11 million net on a player who is out of their plans but must lower their future demands for Osimhen’s transfer. Osimhen gives up the immediate chance to join a top European club but stays active, setting the stage for a potentially more rewarding future move. Galatasaray makes a significant impact with this high-profile signing, enhancing their squad and thrilling their fans, who greeted Osimhen enthusiastically at the airport. This move also sends a clear message to Fenerbahçe, managed by José Mourinho, which had challenged Galatasaray’s domestic dominance in the summer.
