Napoli have drawn a firm line in the sand, giving Galatasaray until Monday, July 22, 2025, to finalize all documentation for the permanent transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. After months of negotiations, both clubs have reportedly reached consensus on the anti-Serie A release clause and profit-sharing details—but time is now of the essence.
The Turkish champions have made no secret of their intent to secure Osimhen after a sensational loan spell in Istanbul last season, where he racked up 37 goals and 8 assists in 41 games, lighting up both the Süper Lig and European competitions. Despite having four offers rejected earlier in the window, Galatasaray are now believed to be in pole position.
Napoli are demanding €75 million, with a payment structure that includes €40 million upfront and €35 million spread in installments through June 2026. Club insiders confirm this deadline is non-negotiable, as Napoli want to conclude the transfer swiftly or pivot to other suitors showing late interest in the 25-year-old Super Eagles talisman.
Victor Osimhen, who cost Napoli a then-club-record €70 million from Lille in 2020, became a household name in Italy after winning the Capocannoniere (Serie A Top Scorer) and delivering a historic Scudetto in 2023. However, injuries and internal disagreements saw him loaned out last season, making a move away inevitable.
Galatasaray fans are buzzing with excitement on social media, hailing the deal as a game-changer for their Champions League ambitions. Turkish media reports suggest Osimhen has already given the green light for personal terms, and is eager to continue under manager Okan Buruk’s system.
Napoli, meanwhile, are planning for life after Osimhen with interest in Feyenoord’s Santiago Giménez and Porto’s Evanilson. But their focus remains clear: if paperwork isn’t completed by Monday, the deal is off the table.
