Nigeria’s prolific striker Victor Osimhen is on the brink of completing a sensational permanent move to Galatasaray, after the Turkish Super Lig champions reached a full agreement with Napoli for the prolific striker’s services.
According to respected transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Galatasaray and Napoli have verbally sealed the deal, with only minor formalities left before official confirmation. Romano shared the details in a tweet on X:
“🚨🟡🔴 Galatasaray are closing in on Victor Osimhen deal, here we go soon!
€40m immediate payment.
€35m in one year.
€5m add-ons based on goals.
10% sell-on clause on future profit.
Clause to avoid sale to Italian clubs next two years.
Verbal agreement in place. ⏳🏁”
🚨🟡🔴 Galatasaray are closing in on Victor Osimhen deal, here we go soon!
€40m immediate payment.
€35m in one year.
€5m add-ons based on goals.
10% sell-on clause on future profit.
Clause to avoid sale to Italian clubs next two years.
Verbal agreement in place. ⏳🏁 pic.twitter.com/Q4JVPKOUoi
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 20, 2025Osimhen lit up Turkish football during his loan spell at Galatasaray last season, scoring an astonishing 37 goals in 41 matches across all competitions and firing the club to the league title. His explosive form made him a fan favourite and one of the most talked-about strikers in Europe.
Despite heavy interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal and links to multiple Premier League clubs, Osimhen turned down lucrative offers to stay in Turkey. His decision to snub Saudi Arabia came amid speculation about his long-term future following an increasingly strained relationship with Napoli.
After helping Napoli clinch their first Serie A title in over three decades in 2023, Osimhen’s situation deteriorated amid ongoing transfer rumours and tension with club management. He was excluded from the club’s pre-season camp under new head coach Antonio Conte, further signalling the end of his time in Naples.
Galatasaray’s offer includes a letter of credit to guarantee full payment, with the final paperwork in progress. Once completed, the transfer will mark one of the biggest deals in Turkish football history — and a fresh start for Osimhen at a club where he has already proven himself as a goal machine.
