In a surprise move, Galatasaray in talks to sign Napoli's Osimhen on loan

The Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray have opened talks to sign striker Victor Osimhen on loan after he was not included in Napoli's main squad. The Nigerian star is currently valued at 100 million euros.

Tuesday September 03 2024 01:39 pm

Reuters - Duvar English

Galatasaray have opened talks to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on loan, the Turkish Super Lig club announced on Sept. 3.

"Official negotiations have begun with the football player and his club SSCN Napoli SPA regarding the temporary transfer of Professional Footballer Victor James Osimhen," the club said.

📌 Official communication from Galatasaray SK:

Official negotiations have begun with the football player and his club SSCN Napoli SPA regarding the temporary transfer of Professional Footballer Victor James Osimhen.

Respectfully announced to the public. pic.twitter.com/lGW4t8J4Sm
— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) September 2, 2024

The striker landed on Istanbul early on Sept. 3, and was greeted by the fans.

"The atmosphere is great. The best fans in the world are here. It's good to be here. I'm very excited," he said.

The 25-year-old Nigeria international penned a contract extension with the Italian club last December through to 2026 with a reported release clause of 130 million euros ($143.91 million).

A month later, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis said Osimhen would leave at the end of the season.

The want-away striker has not been included in Napoli's official 23-man Serie A squad for the current campaign.

Osimhen's 26 goals helped Napoli win the Scudetto two seasons ago but it has all turned sour since.