Galatasaray have made a bold move to secure Victor Osimhen’s services permanently, offering Napoli €65 million for the striker. However, Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has politely declined the proposal, preferring to wait until the summer transfer window.
Corriere dello Sport report that the Turkish club’s offer falls €10 million short of Osimhen’s release clause, which is currently set at €75 million and active for the January transfer window. Galatasaray’s attempt to negotiate a lower price was anticipated, given Osimhen’s expressed desire to complete the season in Istanbul.
De Laurentiis’s decision to wait is strategic. At 26 years old, Osimhen is in his prime, consistently delivering impressive performances. The Napoli president expects to receive the full €75 million in the summer, having already reduced the clause from €120 million before loaning the player to Türkiye.
Interestingly, in January, only Galatasaray had the option to purchase Osimhen for €75 million, with his consent. Other interested clubs would have had to invest €81 million, with €6 million going to Galatasaray as compensation. From June onwards, the €75 million valuation will apply to all clubs.
Napoli have also protected their interests by including an option to extend Osimhen’s contract from 2026 to 2027, giving them additional leverage in future negotiations.
Osimhen’s future is likely to dominate the summer transfer window, representing a significant potential windfall for Napoli. The club invested heavily last summer, spending over €150 million on new signings without Champions League revenue. They had previously turned down a staggering €220 million offer from PSG for both Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia.
While Kvaratskhelia was sold for €70 million in early January, Napoli aims to secure the full €75 million release clause for Osimhen. This clause is exclusively valid for foreign clubs, meaning any Italian teams interested would need to negotiate directly with Napoli.
