Galatasaray are now locked in negotiations with Napoli over the release clause of Victor Osimhen after the player gave his ‘yes’ to the Turkish champions and so doing rejected both Manchester United and Juventus.
Napoli have set 75 Million Euros as the price they will release Osimhen from his contract, which runs until June 2026.
La Repubblica reported today that Galatasaray want to pay 60 Million Euros for the player.
They have already agreed a yearly salary of 15 Million Euros with the Super Eagles striker.
Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu further reported that Osimhen will meet with Galatasaray this week to finalise his personal terms, which include a contract for three years with an option for an additional year.
He said Osimhen rejected Manchester United and Juventus.
Top Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Galatasaray offered to pay Napoli 50 Million Euros plus Five Million Euros in bonuses.
It is regarded as an initial offer.
Napoli though are aiming for the 75 Million Euros termination clause.
Nigerian journalist Buchi Laba, who is close to Osimhen, also confirmed that Galatasaray is the player’s first choice and has even refused an offer by Napoli for him to stay.
“Victor James Osimhen says yes to Galatasaray and wants to continue with the Turkish team,” he reported on X
“For weeks Napoli have been begging Victor Osimhen to stay, Osimhen has made it very, very clear that he wants to leave.
“Galatasaray and Napoli are currently in negotiations to pay the termination clause.”
