Napoli has officially completed the transfer of star striker Victor Osimhen to Turkish club Galatasaray for a reported fee of €75 million. This significant agreement also includes a clause stipulating that Napoli will receive 10 percent of any future profit generated from a subsequent sale of the player. Osimhen`s new contract with Galatasaray is said to be worth an impressive €21 million per season.
The prolonged transfer saga concludes after several weeks of intense negotiations. The move was largely driven by Osimhen`s strong desire to remain in Istanbul, where he enjoyed a highly successful loan spell with Galatasaray last season, solidifying his commitment to the club.
His determination to join Galatasaray led him to decline significantly more lucrative offers from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. This unwavering stance ultimately compelled Napoli to agree to Galatasaray`s terms. The Nigerian international underwent his medical examination on Wednesday, a crucial step before the official announcement of his transfer.
Detailed Breakdown of Osimhen`s Transfer to Galatasaray
Although Victor Osimhen`s €75 million release clause had already expired, Galatasaray proceeded to pay the full €75 million transfer amount. Reports indicate that the payment structure for this substantial fee involves an initial payment of €40 million, with the remaining €35 million scheduled to be paid by the end of the 2025-26 season.
Galatasaray`s official statement confirms the €75 million fee and explicitly states that 10 percent of any *net profit* from a future sale of Osimhen will be remitted to Napoli. It is important to note that this clause specifically pertains to 10 percent of the profit realised on a future transfer, not 10 percent of the total resale value.
Osimhen has committed to a four-year contract with Galatasaray. His confirmed net annual salary is €15 million, supplemented by an additional €1 million loyalty bonus and a €5 million payment for image rights. This brings his total annual compensation to the aforementioned €21 million.
Napoli originally acquired Victor Osimhen from LOSC Lille in a deal that was calculated to be worth €78.9 million. This initial transfer cost for the striker included a combination of cash payments and player exchanges, making his move to Galatasaray a notable return on investment for the Italian club.