Galatasaray, the Turkish champions, are reportedly optimistic about signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, despite renewed interest from top Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United. According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, Galatasaray remain hopeful about securing Osimhen’s permanent signing, with the club having tabled a highly competitive contract offer worth between €15m to €20m per year in net salary.
This lucrative offer puts Galatasaray in a strong position financially, with the proposed wage package likely to match or even exceed what some Premier League clubs are currently offering. However, the major hurdle in the negotiations lies in the payment structure of Osimhen’s €75 million release clause. Napoli is demanding the fewest instalments possible, while Galatasaray is seeking more flexible terms, hoping to spread the payments across multiple windows.
Osimhen’s impressive performance for Galatasaray last season, scoring 37 goals and providing eight assists in 41 matches, has cemented his place in the club’s history books. He broke several records, including the most goals scored by a foreign player in a single season, surpassing Mario Jardel’s record of 34 goals set in the 2000-2001 season.
The Nigerian striker’s potential move to Galatasaray would be a significant coup for the Turkish champions, who believe they can still close the deal and beat Premier League clubs if they can reach an agreement with Napoli over the payment structure. Osimhen’s impressive form has drawn the attention of top European clubs, and his decision on his future will be closely watched in the coming weeks.
