Victor Osimhen, accompanied by his agent Roberto Calenda, has completed his sensational transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray just as more details have emerged on this switch.
Media reports have suggested the relationship between the striker and Calenda has soured, but the agent could be seen side-by-side with Osimhen as he signed the dotted lines to make the transfer official.
This deal was facilitated by the agent George Gardi.
It has also emerged that Osimhen’s childhood idol Didier Drogba played a big role in pushing the Super Eagles star to Gala.
Drogba, who played for Gala, told Osimhen on the phone: :”If you received an offer from Galatasaray, don’t think twice, go straight away.”
This was reported by Gazzetta dello Sport.
In the meantime, a top Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu has reported that there is no breakup clause in Osimhen’s contract with Galatasaray that allows him to quit the club in the January window.
The official announcement by Galatasaray has since clarified this issue.
In a statement via their official X social media handle, Galatasaray SK of Turkey have announced that they have completed a loan move for Osimhen from SSC Napoli.
A straight loan,with no buy option/obligation means that the Nigerian cannot leave the club in January, and has to see out the whole season in Turkey.
A reduced release clause of 75 Million Euros has now been agreed upon by the two parties (Osimhen and Napoli), which makes it easier for clubs interested in his signature in the summer of 2025.
“An agreement has been reached with professional football player Victor James Osimhen and his club SSCN Napoli SPA regarding the free temporary transfer of the player. The football player will be paid a net seasonal wage of 6,000,000 Euros for the 2024-2025 season,” the club stated.
“It is announced to the public with respect.”
Additional reporting by Aboluwade God’s Treasure AGT
