July 20, (THEWILL) — Galatasaray are on the verge of finalising the transfer of Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Sources indicate the Turkish side have agreed a €75 million fee: €40 million upfront and €35 million payable within a year.
Additionally, the deal includes €5 million in performance‑based add‑ons, a 10 percent sell‑on clause on future profit, and a restriction barring a move to any Italian club for the next two years.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis reportedly requested further terms, such as a prohibition on Italian transfers and a share of future resale profit, before consenting to the move.
Negotiations have progressed swiftly, with Galatasaray now readying the necessary bank guarantees to cover the initial payment.
Osimhen enjoyed a standout loan spell at Galatasaray during the 2024/2025 season, scoring 37 goals in 41 matches and securing both the Süper Lig and Turkish Cup.
The 26-year-old forward reportedly favours returning to Istanbul over offers from English Premier League and Saudi Pro League clubs, drawn by the promise of UEFA Champions League football and a salary estimated at €15 million net, plus an additional €10 million in endorsements.
While a verbal agreement is in place, club sources caution that final signatures remain pending. A clause preventing his sale to Italian teams for two years is in the fine print, and final resolution of the sell‑on clause is expected in the coming days.
Both clubs appear eager to avoid FIFA intervention after tensions arose earlier this month.
If completed, the transfer would represent one of the costliest in Turkish football history and underscore Galatasaray’s ambition to build a competitive squad in continental competition.
Osimhen is expected to join the team in pre‑season ahead of the 2025/2026 campaign, with an official announcement likely to follow once documentation is finalised.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
