Victor Osimhen has secured a lucrative deal with Galatasaray, set to earn a net seasonal salary of €6 million for the 2024-25 season. This salary breakdown means the Nigerian striker will pocket around €115,000 weekly after tax. The reigning African Footballer of the Year joins the Turkish Super League club on a season-long loan from Napoli, a move that wraps up a dramatic transfer window.
The official statement from Galatasaray confirmed Osimhen’s deal, clarifying that no transfer fee was involved for the temporary arrangement. “An agreement has been reached with professional footballer Victor James Osimhen and his club SSCN Napoli SPA for the temporary transfer of the player free of charge. The football player will be paid a net seasonal salary of €6,000,000 for the 2024-2025 season,” Galatasaray’s statement read.
The move to Galatasaray comes after weeks of speculation involving several clubs, including Chelsea and Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli. Prolonged negotiations between Napoli and Chelsea ultimately fell through, while talks with Al Ahli did not materialize into a transfer. This left Osimhen with Galatasaray as his final destination for the season.
Osimhen’s arrival in Turkey brings a high-profile addition to Galatasaray’s squad, and he will wear the number 45 jersey. His one-year stint with the club also includes an option for Napoli to extend his contract until 2027, providing flexibility for future moves.
The transfer saga around Osimhen demonstrates his growing stature in European football, with Galatasaray benefiting from the services of a player who has been central to Napoli’s success in recent years. While Osimhen focuses on his new journey in Turkey, the football world will be watching closely to see how his time in the Super Lig unfolds.
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