Napoli and Galatasaray are in the final stages of signing and exchanging documents to complete the permanent transfer of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen. According to transfer specialists Fabrizio Romano and Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, the transaction has reached the finalization stage, with lawyers from both clubs working to complete the transfer before the end of the weekend.
The breakthrough in the negotiations came earlier this week when Napoli and Galatasaray reached a decisive agreement over the payment structure for Osimhen’s €75m transfer. Galatasaray will pay Napoli the full amount by the end of 2026, with €40 million paid upfront and the remaining €35 million in installments. The Partenopei will also be entitled to up to €5 million in bonuses and will retain a 10% sell-on clause in the agreement.
Osimhen will leave Napoli after five years, during which he scored 65 Serie A goals from 108 league appearances and won the Capocannoniere title as Napoli won their first Serie A title since the Diego Maradona era in the 2022/23 season. His loan spell with Galatasaray in 2024/25 produced impressive form, with 37 goals scored and eight assists provided from 41 appearances across all competitions.
The transfer marks the end of an era for Osimhen at Napoli, but it also represents a new chapter for the Nigerian international. Galatasaray’s willingness to pay the full asking price for Osimhen demonstrates their commitment to building a strong team. With the deal expected to be finalized soon, Osimhen’s future is set to be shaped by his new club.
The completion of the transfer will bring closure to a lengthy negotiation process between Napoli and Galatasaray. Both clubs have shown determination to finalize the deal, and the agreement reached on the payment structure has paved the way for the transfer to go through. With Osimhen’s impressive form and talent, Galatasaray is expected to benefit greatly from this signing.
