Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has joined Turkish club Galatasaray on loan from Serie A champions Napoli. The move comes after Osimhen signed a contract extension with Napoli last December, but he was not included in their squad for the current season. Galatasaray will pay €6 million for the loan and Napoli retains the option to extend his contract until 2027.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been left out of Napoli’s Serie A squad for the season after a move to Chelsea or Saudi Arabia fell through. Despite a contract extension until 2026, Osimhen’s high wage demands and Napoli’s rejection of Al-Ahli’s offer left him without a new club.
Antonio Conte’s Napoli is facing a difficult start to the Serie A season, suffering a humiliating defeat to Verona and now facing a tough test against Bologna. The team is struggling with injuries and transfer complications, including the potential sale of star striker Victor Osimhen. Conte’s prickly personality and Napoli’s struggles are creating a tense atmosphere ahead of the Bologna match.
