Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has given the green light to a return to Galatasaray, as talks between Napoli and the Turkish club intensify over the payment of his release clause.
The 26-year-old Super Eagles star has reportedly made his intentions “very, very clear,” according to Nigerian journalist Buchi Laba, with Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also confirming Galatasaray’s official bid of €50m plus €5m in add-ons.
Napoli are said to be holding out for a figure closer to the €75m release clause, but Galatasaray remain optimistic, buoyed by sponsor interest to support the financial package.
More information on Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray:
– Personal Terms agreed between player and club.
– 3years contract.
– Victor Osimhen rejected offers from Top European clubs to return back to Galatasaray.
– He was convinced by the Project Galatasaray are Building.
-… pic.twitter.com/oJHwDDe9fR— Buchi Laba (@Buchi_Laba) July 7, 2025
Osimhen, who played a crucial role in Galatasaray’s domestic double during a previous loan spell—scoring 37 goals and providing eight assists in 41 appearances—is said to be excited about the club’s long-term project.
Victor Osimhen ( photo credit: Getty Images)
Despite weeks of pressure from Napoli to remain in Italy, Osimhen has expressed a firm desire to leave, rejecting offers from several top European clubs, including Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool.
🚨🟡🔴 Galatasaray have sent initial bid for Victor Osimhen for €50m plus €5m… while Napoli want more.
Osimhen, keen in return to Gala but deal depends on club to club talks.
🇸🇦 Al Hilal remain involved in race with plan to pay €75m clause but no agreement with Victor yet. pic.twitter.com/JKfFrebxqA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2025
He has reportedly agreed personal terms with Galatasaray on a three-year contract, in a move that would mark a major coup for Turkish football.
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Saudi club Al Hilal have also been monitoring the situation, with a plan to trigger the €75m clause, but have yet to reach an agreement with the player.
Nigerian International Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit: X
The final decision rests on the outcome of negotiations between Napoli and Galatasaray, which are expected to continue over the coming days.
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If completed, the deal would see one of Africa’s top forwards return to a club where he enjoyed remarkable success—and could reshape the power balance in Turkish and European football.
