Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles striker has officially been unveiled by Turkish club, Galatasaray, on a permanent deal, following a successful loan spell in the 2024/25 Turkish Super Lig season.
Osimhen signed a four year contract from Serie A side Napoli for 75 million euros ($85.7 million), the Süper Lig champions announced on Thursday.
The figure makes the 26-year-old Nigerian the most expensive incoming transfer in Turkish football history.
Osimhen who has been at the centre of a transfer approach from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal will be marking a significant addition to the squad ahead of the new season.
At the official presentation, Club President Dursun Aydın Özbek, Sportif A.Ş. Vice President Abdullah Kavukcu, and Osimhen shared their remarks, expressing optimism and excitement about the striker’s return.
Describing the move as a homecoming, Osimhen said he was thrilled to wear the Galatasaray jersey once again and promised to give his best to help the club achieve its goals.
Osimhen’s transfer shattered the previous record set by Fenerbahçe when they signed Youssef En-Nesyri from Sevilla on a five-year contract for 20 million euros in July last year.
As part of the deal that ended weeks of negotiations, SSC Napoli will receive 10% of any future profit from Osimhen’s next transfer, Galatasaray said in a statement.
The high-profile signing is expected to boost Galatasaray’s attacking options and further strengthen the team’s title ambitions.
