Victor Osimhen Completes €75 Million Transfer to Galatasaray Following Impressive Loan Stint

Ending months of rumors and completing one of the biggest moves of the summer, Nigerian sensation Victor Osimhen has officially joined Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray SK in a huge €75 million transfer from Napoli.
On the evening of Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 26-year-old Victor Osimhen arrived in Istanbul, where he was greeted by thousands of joyful Galatasaray supporters.
The night was illuminated by fireworks, and as supporters yelled his name, Osimhen, who was clearly moved, grinned and waved.
Shortly after, Galatasaray made an official announcement on social media that he had permanently joined the team. He included a dramatic video montage of Osimhen’s arrival as well as behind-the-scenes airport footage.
A livestream of the Nigerian international’s flight into the city had been used by the club to tease supporters for hours prior to that.

The situation is nothing new to Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker reportedly spent the previous season on loan at Galatasaray, where he established himself right away by scoring important goals and winning over many supporters.

Due to his impressive 2024–2025 season, the club’s board decided to make a long-term commitment.

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An initial payment of €40 million this summer, an extra €35 million due in 2026, and an additional €5 million in performance-related add-ons make up the transfer structure, which indicates Galatasaray’s calculated investment.

Osimhen walks out of Napoli with a swagger. He was an important member of the team that won the Scudetto in 2023, a historic victory that put an end to the team’s decades-long title drought. He gained worldwide reputation as one of Europe’s best strikers thanks to his performance in Italy.