Napoli reject €65m Galatasaray’s permanent deal for Osimhen

Napoli have rejected Galatasaray’s €65 million bid for a permanent transfer of Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen. He joined the Istanbul based side on loan for a season last September after last minutes attempt to join Chelsea in the Premier League failed. Galatasaray have never hidden their intention to keep the player who has become a huge success just four months into the loan deal.

According to Italian sports news outlet, Corriere dello Sport, Napoli rejected the €65 million offer and wanted the release clause of €75 million. While the newspaper pointed out that Galatasaray wanted to keep Osimhen in the team, it was noted that Napoli did not want a discount and demanded the full release fee.

It was further reported that Galatasaray could complete the transfer for 75 million euros for the Nigerian, who was on the radar of many teams in Europe in the interim transfer, while other clubs had to pay a compensation of six million euros in addition to the release fee.

Osimhen, who has a contract with Napoli until 2026, will have a release clause of €75 million for all clubs in June.The immediate past Africa Footballer of the Year has played 20 matches for Galatasaray this season, scoring 16 goals and five assists.

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