Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has officially completed a €75 million permanent transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray—the highest fee ever paid in Turkish football history. The 26-year-old signed a four-year contract with a €15 million net annual salary, a €1 million loyalty bonus, and €5 million in image rights payments.
The deal includes a 10 percent sell-on clause for Napoli, and a unique anti-Serie A clause barring Galatasaray from selling Osimhen to any Italian club for at least two years. This permanent move follows Osimhen’s sensational loan spell last season, where he scored 37 goals in 41 games, helping Galatasaray clinch the Süper Lig title.
Why it matters: Beyond football, this move fuels discussions around sports-driven economics, brand expansion of African athletes, and cultural diplomacy through sport. Osimhen’s arrival brings global attention to African sports leadership and serves as a prime illustration of how talent can shape investment and identity narratives across markets.