WATCH: Victor Osimhen arrives in Istanbul after completing loan move to Galatasaray from Napoli
WATCH: Victor Osimhen arrives in Istanbul after completing loan move to Galatasaray from Napoli
The saga surrounding Victor Osimhen’s future has temporarily come to an end after the Nigerian completed a loan move from Napoli on Monday (Sep 2). Osimhen had fallen out of favour at Napoli after a deteriorating relationship with board members during the summer. The striker was a subject of a transfer with Chelsea and Al-Ahli bidding for his services but the transfer did not materialise during the summer due to Napoli’s high asking price.
Osimhen arrives in Istanbul
As reported by popular football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, Osimhen arrived in Istanbul having agreed on a loan switch. Part of the agreement included lowering Osimhen’s release clause which was a major stumbling block for the majority of the teams in pursuit of the striker. He also wanted the deal to include a break clause which could see him move to other clubs in case a big offer is made. Osimhen’s release clause will be €75m with Napoli's option to extend until 202 which includes a loan move to Gala until June 2025 with salary covered.
Earlier, the striker was stripped of his No.9 jersey and was not involved in the team’s Serie A squad in an interesting development. He had a fractured relationship with board members with new manager Antonio Conte also being informed of him not being in the plans.
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Osimhen’s future hangs in balance
With both Chelsea and Al-Ahli failing to land Osimhen, it will be interesting to see where the striker lands. The Nigerian will be a subject of move in the January transfer window as clubs will once again look to get his services. Chelsea will be expected to bid again while Manchester United and Arsenal also remain in the hunt for the signature.
Spanish clubs are also keeping a tab on the player but much will depend on the asking price and the availability of the player.
