Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is set to undergo a medical examination with Galatasaray as he prepares to make a season-long loan move from Napoli. The two clubs have reached an agreement that will see Osimhen join the Turkish side for the 2024-25 season, with no option or obligation for Galatasaray to purchase the player included in the deal.
The agreement also includes a release clause effective in January, which would guarantee Galatasaray a fee should Osimhen leave the club during the winter transfer window. Negotiations are still ongoing in Italy, with Galatasaray’s vice president Ibrahim Hatipoğlu and football director Cenk Ergun working to finalize the details. Once completed, the plan is to fly Osimhen to Istanbul via private jet to complete the proposed transfer.
Galatasaray, fresh off their 24th Turkish Süper Lig title last season, are looking to strengthen their squad after narrowly missing out on a UEFA Champions League spot, having been eliminated by Young Boys in the playoffs.
Osimhen, who joined Napoli from Lille in 2020, has been a key figure for the Italian club. Over his three seasons at Napoli, he has made 133 appearances and scored 76 goals. His most significant contribution came during the 2022-23 Serie A campaign when he played a pivotal role in helping Napoli secure their first league title in 33 years. Osimhen’s 26 goals in 32 league matches were instrumental in the club’s historic achievement.
However, the following season saw a dip in his form and Napoli’s overall performance. Despite this, Osimhen still managed to score 17 goals across all competitions. Napoli’s 10th-place finish in the 2023-24 Serie A season, 41 points behind champions Inter Milan, was a disappointing outcome for a club that had been on top just a year earlier.
This move to Galatasaray represents a new chapter for Osimhen, and it remains to be seen how his presence will impact the Turkish giants as they aim to reclaim domestic glory and make a mark in European competitions.
