Turkish champions Galatasaray have completed the historic signing of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli in a deal worth a Super Lig record €75 million.
The 26-year-old, who spent last season on loan in Istanbul, signed a four-year contract starting from the 2025–26 season, with Galatasaray agreeing to pay him a net annual salary of €15 million, plus €1 million in loyalty bonuses and €5 million per season for image rights.
The move obliterates the previous Turkish transfer record of around €20 million set by Youssef En Nesyri’s switch to Fenerbahce last summer.
Despite firm interest from multiple European sides and a lucrative proposal from Saudi giants Al Hilal, Osimhen chose to return to the club where he became a hero during his loan spell, helping the team to a domestic double.
The Nigerian forward arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday evening to a rapturous welcome, with Galatasaray even live-tracking his flight for fans.
The signing was finalized the following day after intense negotiations in Milan with Napoli officials.
Osimhen’s decision to return comes off the back of a record-breaking 2024/25 campaign in which he finished as the Super Lig’s top scorer with 26 goals and set a new benchmark for the most goals scored in a single season by a foreign player in Turkey with 36 across all competitions.
Osimhen leaves Napoli after four seasons, where he famously powered the club to their first Serie A title in 33 years during the 2022/23 campaign with 26 goals.
A fallout with the Italian side the following year opened the door for Galatasaray to secure an initial loan, and the bond he built with supporters has now led to a permanent return.
With his future now secured and expectations soaring, Osimhen will aim to etch his name deeper into Turkish football history as the face of Galatasaray’s ambitions at home and in Europe.
