Galatasaray has officially announced the acquisition of Victor James Osimhen, the reigning African Footballer of the Year, on a temporary transfer. The Turkish club revealed in a statement on Wednesday that the Nigerian striker will join them from SSC Napoli for the 2024-2025 season at no cost.
Osimhen will earn a net salary of €6,000,000 for the season, which translates to approximately €115,000 per week after tax. He will wear jersey number 45 during his stint in Turkey.
The transfer concludes a period of speculation and negotiations involving Osimhen, Chelsea, and Saudi club Al Ahli. Talks between Napoli and Chelsea broke down towards the end of the transfer window, and the Saudi deal also fell through, leaving Osimhen with limited options.
Galatasaray’s deal with Napoli includes an option to extend Osimhen’s contract until 2027, should both parties agree to continue their association beyond the current loan term.
Written By; Blossom Kugbere