Reports on Tuesday evening suggest that Galatasaray have now decided to pay Napoli Victor Osimhen’s release clause in full after seeing a series of opening bids turned down for the sought-after Nigeria international.
According to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Galatasaray have agreed to pay the full €75m release clause in Osimhen’s contract, which is valid for teams outside of Italy until July 15.
The 25-year-old spent the 2024-25 season on loan in Istanbul after seeing a permanent move away from Napoli fall through in spectacular fashion on deadline day of the summer 2024 transfer window.
Galatasaray agree to pay €75m for Osimhen
While in Turkey, Osimhen netted 37 goals and eight assists from 41 appearances across all competitions.
In an attempt to bring Osimhen back on a permanent basis, Galatasaray submitted a bid worth around €60m at the beginning of the week, which was not accepted by Napoli, who have been holding out for the full €75m release clause fee.
However, according to updates from Gianluca Di Marzio on Tuesday evening, Galatasaray have now decided to proceed with their pursuit of Osimhen by paying the €75m release clause.
Di Marzio adds that there is an agreement in place over a four-year contract worth €16m net in wages per season.
When Galatasaray have more money than both Inter & Milan, then yeah something’s definitely wrong with Italian clubs’ management.
When Galatasaray have more money than both Inter & Milan, so yeah Italian clubs’ management is horrible.
FFP! Please
If Gala pays the money, it will actually be nice of them, since he has agreed to stay with them.