Galatasaray snap up Victor Osimhen from Napoli

Published September 3rd, 2024 - 12:34 GMT
Napoli's Nigerian forward #09 Victor Osimhen looks on prior to the Serie A football match between Inter Milan and Napoli at San Siro stadium in Milan, on March 17, 2024. (Photo by Isabella BONOTTO / AFP)
Napoli's Nigerian forward #09 Victor Osimhen looks on prior to the Serie A football match between Inter Milan and Napoli at San Siro stadium in Milan, on March 17, 2024. (Photo by Isabella BONOTTO / AFP)

Galatasaray managed to snap up Napoli's star striker Victor Osimhen on a season-long loan.

The 25-year-old, who was excluded from Napoli due to a spat with president Aurelio De Laurentiis is set to play in Turkey until the end of the season.

He was previously on the verge of moving to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.

However, the deal fell through due to Napoli’s inflated demands of €85 million. 

A potential switch to Chelsea failed as well shortly afterward.

Osimhen had no choice but to accept Galatasaray's loan offer, as he had no future with the Serie A heavyweights.

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