With the goal of permanently acquiring Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray is preparing to shatter their club’s transfer record.
Since joining the Turkish powerhouses on loan from Napoli after a possible transfer to Chelsea fell through, Victor Osimhen has made a big impact, tallying 28 goals and dishing out five assists in 32 games across all competitions.
Playing a key part in Galatasaray’s efforts to win the domestic cup and hold onto their Turkish Super Lig title, Osimhen has immediately won over supporters. Beyond the next summer transfer window, they now intend to extend his tenure in Istanbul.
Leading European teams, including as Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and even Saudi Arabian teams, are vying for the 26-year-old Nigerian striker, so Galatasaray must contend with fierce competition.
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A three-year contract for Osimhen that would earn him €15 million net per season with additional performance bonuses, as well as an astonishing €70 million transfer price, are what Galatasaray is willing to offer Napoli, according to sources from Spanish outlet AS via Cumhuriyet. With this suggested compensation plan, he would rank among the Premier League’s top paid players.
The rumor is further fueled by reports that Osimhen is being considered by Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid as a possible replacement for Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, who may be about to make a big move to Saudi Arabia.
Since Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Perez, is open to offers for Vinicius because he is worried about his compatibility with Kylian Mbappe, talks about changing the team’s attacking lineup have gotten more heated, particularly after their shocking 3-0 Champions League quarterfinal loss to Arsenal.
Vinicius could fetch an incredible €300 million from Saudi Pro League suitors, and he may land a five-year contract worth €200 million a year, according to rumors.
Osimhen is Real Madrid’s main aim in order to increase their attacking alternatives should this trade take place.
