Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is on the brink of a significant move to Turkish giants Galatasaray, following a frustrating summer that saw the Nigerian star excluded from the Serie A club’s squad. With no path back under manager Antonio Conte, Osimhen has been exploring the few remaining options available to him, leading to this imminent loan deal.
According to renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Napoli and Galatasaray have reached an agreement in principle for a one-year loan that will see the Turkish club cover Osimhen’s wages in full. The deal, which has been in the works over the past few days, now only awaits the final green light from Osimhen himself.
Romano shared the update on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating, “Galatasaray has reached an agreement in principle with Napoli over a loan deal for Victor Osimhen! One year loan, salary covered as Napoli have accepted these conditions. Gala’s delegation to meet with Osimhen in Napoli in the next hours for the final green light to the move.”
This move marks a pivotal moment in Osimhen’s career, as the striker looks to revive his fortunes in Turkey after a difficult period at Napoli. Despite interest from top European clubs earlier in the summer, a permanent move failed to materialize, leaving the loan to Galatasaray as the most viable option.
As the final details are ironed out, all eyes will be on Osimhen to see how he adapts to the Turkish Super Lig and whether this move could pave the way for a more permanent solution to his uncertain future.
