“Victor Osimhen Completes €75 Million Record Transfer to Galatasaray After Stellar Loan Season”

In a spectacular €75 million move from Napoli, Nigerian sensation Victor Osimhen has officially joined Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray SK, capping up months of rumors and one of the greatest summer transactions.
On Wednesday night, July 30, 2025, 26-year-old Victor Osimhen arrived in Istanbul, where he was greeted by thousands of joyful Galatasaray supporters who flocked to the airport.
Osimhen, clearly moved, grinned and waved as supporters yelled his name as fireworks lit up the night and chants reverberated through the crowd.

Soon after, Galatasaray made an official announcement on social media that he has joined the team permanently. The announcement included a dramatic video montage of Osimhen’s arrival as well as behind-the-scenes footage from the airport.

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The club had been teasing supporters for hours prior with a livestream that followed the Nigerian international’s arrival in the city.

Victor Osimhen has experience in this area. The Nigerian striker reportedly spent the previous season on loan at Galatasaray, where he immediately made an impression, scored important goals, and won over many supporters.

His 2024–2025 season performances were sufficient to persuade the club’s board to make a long-term commitment.

With an upfront payment of €40 million this summer, another €35 million due in 2026, and an additional €5 million in performance-related add-ons, the transfer structure underscores Galatasaray’s strategic investment.

With his head up high, Osimhen departs Napoli. He played a key role in the team’s historic 2023 Scudetto victory, which put an end to the team’s decades-long title drought. He became well-known as one of Europe’s best attackers thanks to his performance in Italy.