Galatasaray Secures Sponsor for Osimhen Transfer

Galatasaray’s efforts to secure Victor Osimhen on a permanent transfer from Napoli are gaining momentum, with the Turkish club now finding a sponsor to cover 70% of the transfer fee.

According to Turkish outlet Milliyet, Galatasaray, which is negotiating to lower the €75 million fee to €70 million based on payments already made, has partnered with two major companies in Turkey.

One of these companies has agreed to cover the majority of the fee, while Galatasaray will pay 30%.

Napoli is requesting €25 million upfront, with the remainder to be paid in two installments. In response, Galatasaray is moving quickly to finalize the deal, especially after Fenerbahce expressed interest in Osimhen, with coach José Mourinho reportedly involved in the negotiations.

Although Osimhen initially expressed contentment at Galatasaray, stating, “I am very happy here,” the Turkish club is now working hard to secure the striker’s signature and convince Napoli to sell.

Fenerbahçe has also explored the possibility of signing Victor Osimhen by having agent Mirsad Türkcan initiate talks to negotiate the transfer fee. Türkcan reportedly reached out to several organizations and secured a positive response from a sponsor, potentially backing the deal.

While Fenerbahçe has not yet met with Osimhen, the club is optimistic about securing his signature, largely due to the strong relationship between Fenerbahçe and Napoli, which was solidified during the transfer of Eljif Elmas. The Turkish side is now hoping to leverage this connection to beat other suitors to Osimhen’s signature.

Victor Osimhen is poised to be a significant investment for any club that secures his signature, with a transfer fee estimated at €75 million.

In addition to the transfer fee, the striker, who currently earns €12 million per year, including image rights, will receive €36 million over the next three seasons.

Galatasaray’s president, Dursun Özbek, is leading the charge to finalize the deal, supported by a three-man team consisting of himself, Kavukcu, and Buruk. They are expected to meet with Osimhen’s agent, George Gardi, in Italy to discuss the next steps in the transfer process.

Osimhen has made an immediate impact at Galatasaray, scoring eight goals and providing four assists in just nine matches across all competitions since joining the Turkish club in September.