Victor Osimhen is set to complete a permanent transfer to Galatasaray after a record-breaking agreement was finalized with Napoli—www.isagoal.com reports.
The striker, who lit up the Turkish league on loan last season, is expected to arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday for medical tests, according to Fabrizio Romano via Goal.
Osimhen’s Instagram story showed him boarding a private jet, signaling the final stage of a €75 million package—€40 million upfront and €35 million due in 2026.
As part of the agreement, Napoli added a 10% sell-on clause and blocked any Serie A transfer, including Juventus, for the next two seasons.
While Chelsea and PSG nearly secured him in 2024, and Manchester United and Arsenal pushed in 2023, none of those efforts materialized.
Galatasaray brought him in on loan last year, and he delivered 37 goals, 8 assists, and 3 major awards, including the league’s top scorer honor.
“Osimhen was unplayable this season—unstoppable in every sense,” one Super Lig pundit said.
He also helped Galatasaray win a league and cup double, including two goals in the Turkish Cup final.
Despite being in his prime, European giants backed off due to salary complications and tactical fits.
Real Madrid’s new boss Xabi Alonso chose to stick with Vinicius, Mbappé, and Rodrygo, sidelining the Osimhen idea completely.
Manchester United, having brought in Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, overlooked Osimhen—raising questions about their attacking direction.
Arsenal turned to Viktor Gyokeres instead, a move some fans still debate given Osimhen’s consistent form.
Had Madrid combined Osimhen with Mbappé and Vinicius, the front three might have been Europe’s most dangerous.
Galatasaray, meanwhile, gain a 26-year-old striker who’s adored by fans and proven in their system.
His Champions League return with Galatasaray could spell trouble for more established sides, especially if he maintains his current scoring rate.
In an unexpected twist, Galatasaray emerge with one of the world’s best finishers, while others are left pondering what might’ve been.
This article was updated 16 hours ago