Victor Osimhen Completes €75m Move to Galatasaray After Record-Breaking Loan Spell

Galatasaray have officially secured the permanent signing of Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen in a blockbuster €75 million deal, ending a drawn-out transfer saga with Napoli.

The Turkish giants confirmed the move earlier today following protracted negotiations with the Serie A club. Osimhen, 25, spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Galatasaray, where he dazzled with 37 goals in 41 appearances—helping the club win both the Super Lig and Turkish Cup.

Despite uncertainty over a permanent transfer, Galatasaray’s management pushed hard to retain the striker, eventually sealing the deal. According to renowned football insider Fabrizio Romano, the structure of the agreement includes an initial €40 million payment, followed by €35 million next year, along with a 10% future profit clause and goal-based bonuses. Additionally, the contract reportedly includes a clause preventing any sale to Italian clubs for the next two years.

🚨🟡🔴 Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray: Here we go!
“Club-to-club document exchange starts in the next 24h after verbal agreement,” tweeted Romano on July 20, 2025.

To celebrate the signing, Galatasaray launched an elaborate social media campaign—complete with a live tracker of Osimhen’s flight back to Istanbul.

His return is a massive boost for Galatasaray ahead of the new season and signals the club’s intent to make an impact not only in domestic competitions but also on the European stage.

Osimhen’s electric speed, lethal finishing, and passionate connection with the fans have already cemented his status as a fan favorite at Rams Park.