Serie A club Napoli has set a hard deadline of next Monday, July 22, for Turkish champions Galatasaray to finalize all documentation and payments for the permanent transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen after months of intense negotiations.
The two clubs have reportedly agreed on the core terms, including a €75 million fee, structured with €40 million upfront and the remainder €35 million payable in installments by June 2026. A significant new clause bars Galatasaray from selling Osimhen to any Serie A club for the next two years under heavy financial penalties, a move believed to prevent the player’s return to Italy with rival teams.
Osimhen, who spent last season on loan at Galatasaray after a prolific campaign scoring 37 goals and assisting eight times in 41 appearances across all competitions, is eager to continue in Istanbul. Galatasaray’s persistent pursuit marks a major statement in their ambition both domestically and in European competitions.
Despite multiple previously rejected offers, the transfer now appears close to completion. Napoli’s patience has worn thin, emphasizing that if Galatasaray fails to meet the Monday deadline, the club will explore alternative suitors for the 25-year-old Super Eagles captain, who remains under contract with Napoli until June 2026.
The deadline follows Osimhen’s absence from Napoli’s preseason training, where he submitted a medical certificate, amid ongoing transfer uncertainty. Napoli’s insistence on strict contract guarantees and resale clauses represents their intent to protect commercial interests while concluding the deal swiftly.
Fans of Galatasaray have expressed excitement across social media platforms, welcoming the prospect of retaining the dynamic striker who helped lead their attack last season.
Napoli meanwhile is preparing for life without Osimhen, eyeing other transfer targets as they look to rebuild following the departure of their former African Player of the Year.
This transfer saga epitomizes the modern football business where meticulous contract terms, bank guarantees, and strategic clauses often delay high-profile moves, but all signs point to Osimhen’s imminent permanent switch to Galatasaray.
