Napoli’s Victor Osimhen Arrives In Istanbul To Seal Galatasaray Move

Victor Osimhen was greeted by thousands of Galatasaray supporters in Istanbul on Tuesday morning following his arrival to complete his loan move from Napoli.

The Nigeria international signed a contract extension with the Italian club last December through to 2026 with a reported release clause of 130 million euros ($143.91 million).

A month later, Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis said Osimhen would leave at the end of the season.

The striker seeking a transfer has not been included in Napoli’s official 23-man Serie A squad for the current campaign.

Osimhen’s 26 goals helped Napoli win the Scudetto two seasons ago, but it has all turned sour since.

The Nigeria international will join Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal. The Turkish Super Lig will cover his entire €10m salary.

The 25-year-old also requested a break clause that would enable him to permanently transfer to another club for €75 million in January.

The forward also signed a one-year contract extension until 2027.

He joined Napoli from Lille in September 2020 for €79m, scoring 76 goals with 18 assists in 133 games.