Surprising change
Saudi deal falls through, 100 million man flees
Victor Osimhen (market value: 100 million euros) would actually have liked to move to Saudi Arabia, and Chelsea FC were also interested in him. However, things turned out differently and the goalscorer fled Naples to join Galatasaray Istanbul on loan for this season.
It is probably one of the most bizarre transfer stories of this summer. Last year, half of Europe was still chasing Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian scored 65 goals in 108 games over four seasons for SSC Napoli.
And this year? Osimhen has probably gambled away. This time he really wanted to leave Napoli, and the Serie A club even dropped him from the squad. A suitable successor was found with the signing of Romelu Lukaku.
Loan to Galatasaray
Chelsea FC and Al-Ahli from Saudi Arabia showed great interest in signing Osimhen. Ultimately, a transfer fell through. The 100 million man is now joining Galatasaray Istanbul on a one-year loan. The deal does not include an option to buy, but the reigning Turkish champions will pay his annual net salary of nine to ten million euros.
Osimhen will now go on the hunt for goals in the Turkish league before making another attempt at a move in the next transfer window. Perhaps a better opportunity will then arise ...
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