Galatasaray agree €75 million deal with Napoli to sign Osimhen | OneFootball

After protracted transfer negotiations between the two clubs, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen will join Galatasaray (h/t journalist Fabrizio Romano).

The clubs have reached a verbal pact for the Nigerian international to move to Turkey following his successful loan spell.

Galatasaray will pay €40m now and €35m in one year, plus 10 percent on future profit and a goals-based bonus.

The Super Lig champions cannot sell the 26-year-old to any Italian club for the next two years.

Osimhen has been angling to leave Napoli after leading the Partenopei to the Serie A title in 2022/23.

The former Lille centre-forward got his wish with a temporary switch to Gala last term.

He spearheaded them to the domestic double with 37 goals and eight assists in 41 appearances.

However, the process of making the deal permanent has not been straightforward.

Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester United showed interest in the striker, but nothing materialised.

Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal also made an offer for the player, but he rejected a move to the Middle East.

Gala then stepped back into the picture. They have been trying to finalise a deal, which proved difficult with Aurelio De Laurentiis at the other end of the negotiating table.

The notoriously difficult Napoli president insisted they meet the €75m release clause in Osimhen’s contract, allowing him to leave only when Galatasaray met his demands.

Napoli have already signed Lorenzo Lucca to bolster their forward line in addition to first-choice striker Romelu Lukaku.

Despite losing Osimhen, Napoli recaptured the title last season, and they are among the favourites to retain it this time around.