Galatasaray make Victor Osimhen's move from Napoli permanent

Galatasaray, the Istanbul club, made Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen's move from Napoli permanent in the summer of 2025. He had first joined on loan in September 2024, after falling out of favour at the Italian club following their 2023 Serie A title.

The permanent deal was widely reported to have been completed by paying his release clause, a fixed fee in his contract that lets another club buy a player without negotiating with the seller. The figure most often cited was around 75 million euros, though the clubs' exact terms were not fully detailed publicly.

The move mattered because Osimhen had been one of the Süper Lig's most productive forwards during his loan season, and Galatasaray supporters had campaigned for him to stay. Keeping him gave the club a leading attacking figure for its domestic and European campaigns, and it made him one of the highest-profile signings in Turkish football in recent years. His fitness has since become a key concern for the team.