Victor Osimhen joins Galatasaray in record-breaking €75m deal

Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has completed a sensational transfer to Galatasaray, with the Turkish champions confirming the move on Thursday in an official announcement via their X (formerly Twitter) handle.

The deal, valued at €75 million, marks the highest transfer fee ever paid by a Turkish club, setting a new benchmark in the Süper Lig’s history. Osimhen, 26, joins Galatasaray from Italian side Napoli, where he had made a name for himself as one of Europe’s most prolific strikers.

Under the terms of his new four-year contract, Osimhen will earn €15 million annually, making him one of the highest-paid players in Turkish football. He will also receive a €1 million loyalty bonus and €5 million for image rights, reflecting his commercial value on and off the pitch.

As part of the terms, Napoli will secure 10 percent of any profit from a future sale of the player. Galatasaray will pay €40 million of the fee upfront, with the remaining €35 million to be settled within the next year.

The contract also includes a clause preventing Osimhen from joining any Serie A club for two seasons.

This transfer marks the conclusion of a two-year saga, during which the forward was sidelined at Napoli early last season.

Osimhen will aim to continue his impressive form from his loan stint at Galatasaray last season, where he netted 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41 appearances, helping the club secure both the league and cup titles.