Galatasaray secures Osimhen's permanent transfer in a €75 million agreement
In a blockbuster transfer move, Galatasaray have secured the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli on a four-year contract [2]. This deal, reported to be worth €75m, is the most expensive in Turkish football history [1].
Osimhen spent the previous season on loan with Galatasaray in the Super Lig, where he proved to be a prolific goalscorer. In the 2024-2025 season, he scored an impressive 26 goals in 30 appearances, finishing as the league's top scorer and helping Galatasaray secure the domestic double (league and Turkish Cup) [1][3].
His goal conversion rate during the season was a remarkable 18.8%, and he scored every 89.4 minutes on average in the Super Lig [1]. Osimhen also netted 5 goals in 4 Turkish Cup matches, including a brace in the final against Trabzonspor [1].
The Nigerian striker's signing is the fourth this transfer window for Galatasaray, with Ismail Jakobs, Przemyslaw Frankowski, and Leroy Sane also joining the team [1].
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk had previously stated that a deal for Osimhen was close to being completed [1]. The transfer deal includes a 10% sell-on clause [1].
Osimhen's impact at Galatasaray was not limited to the Super Lig. Across all competitions that season, he scored 35 goals in 39 matches, breaking the record for most goals in a single season by a foreign player in Turkey [1].
Osimhen's transfer has been linked with several clubs this summer, including Manchester United and Al-Hilal [1]. However, the striker has opted to stay in Turkey, joining Galatasaray on a permanent basis.
This move is a significant boost for Galatasaray as they aim to defend their league title and continue their successful run in the Turkish Cup. With Osimhen's proven goalscoring ability, fans can look forward to another exciting season with the team.
[1] Galatasaray sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli [2] Galatasaray sign Victor Osimhen on four-year deal [3] Galatasaray win Turkish double with victory over Trabzonspor
In the upcoming 2024-2025 European football seasons, Galatasaray's prolific goalscorer Victor Osimhen is expected to showcase his skills once again, given he will be participating in the Premier League, as well as other European-leagues, following his permanent transfer from Napoli. Moreover, Osimhen's impact on the field is highly anticipated in Galatasaray's bid to defend their league title and continue their dominance in the Turkish Cup.
