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4 days ago
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‘Galatasaray fans gave Osimhen something he never experienced' at Napoli
Okan Buruk insists Victor Osimhen pushed to leave Napoli and because 'the Galatasaray fans gave him the kind of love he'd never experienced before.' The centre-forward is set to finally complete his permanent transfer to Galatasaray for €75m after the two clubs agreed on a payment structure and adequate financial guarantees. It comes after he spent last season on loan in Istanbul, where he scored 37 goals and provided eight assists in 41 competitive appearances. Osimhen only wanted Galatasaray Victor Osimhen Galatasaray (Photo by) 'We will complete the transfer very soon, I believe it will be finalised as soon as possible,' coach Okan Buruk told Tivibu Spor in Turkey, via Sports Digitale. There were more lucrative proposals on the table from Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, who Napoli would've preferred to sell to for immediate payment, but the player was determined to stay in Istanbul. Okan Buruk: 'Osimhen'i bekliyoruz. Osimhen'i ikna etmek çok önemliydi, bunu Galatasaray taraftarı yaptı! Biz aynı şeyi Icardi'de de görmüştük. Osimhen çok büyük paraları reddetti.' – Her Macerayı Hareketlendiren Mükemmel Bas @ankerturkiye @cigdemmgunal x @ErkutOzturk — Tivibu Spor (@tivibuspor) July 25, 2025 'Galatasaray fans gave Osimhen the kind of love he'd never experienced before. That is why I always believed that he would stay. He hasn't let us down either. 'Everyone put in a great deal of effort to secure this deal, starting from our President, but the most important part was done by the fans. They made Osimhen experience something special. 'We saw a similar outcome with Mauro Icardi's transfer here.' Napoli forward and Serie A star Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first Leg football match between Napoli and Barcelona at the Diego-Armando-Maradona stadium in Naples on February 21, 2024. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP) (Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images) Osimhen was given a very warm welcome by Napoli fans when first arriving and became a hero when helping them to their first Serie A title in over 30 years, as well as being crowned Capocannoniere. However, after agreeing a new €10m per season contract, he told the club that he wanted to move on and struggled to find anyone ready to pay the €110m release clause. His move on loan to Galatasaray in September 2024 was because the other transfer markets had shut and he faced the prospect of sitting in the stands for at least six months.
Scotsman
21-07-2025
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- Scotsman
Scott McTominay's Napoli given 'clear sign' over £65m move as in-demand Scotland teammate handed boost
A major European transfer is edging closer to being completed. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour are set to wave goodbye to one of their Napoli teammates this summer after the Italian giants reached an agreement with Galatasaray for the £65million sale of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen over the weekend. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the 26-year-old hitman gave the Serie A giants a 'clear sign' that he wants to join the Turkish club this summer, having enjoyed a goal-laden spell in the Super Lig last season, scoring 26 goals following his arrival at the club on loan last August. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Out-of-favour at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium since the arrival of head coach Antonio Conte last summer, Osimhen rejected a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League a year ago in order to join the Turkish giants, and went on to play a massive role in helping Okan Buruk's secure a domestic double, scoring twice against Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final. Scott McTominay has flourished under Antonio Conte at Napoli last season - meaning the Serie A giants didn't feel the loss of Victor Osimhen. | Getty Images His departure from the Serie A giants did not harm his parent club though, with the McTominay-inspired Napoli winning the Scudetto for the first time since 2023, which has paved the way for a permanent exit for the forward this summer. However, despite Osimhen's 'clear desire' to return to Galatasaray, it was reported that Napoli had rejected four offers from the Turkish champions for theNigerian over the summer, before finally accepting a deal worth around £65million over the weekend. Conte has been linked with a £50million move for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez recently, having already added Manchester City icon Kevin DeBruyne, Noa Lang and Sam Beukema to his squad this summer. However, despite rejecting multiple offers for Osimhen, reports of a strained dynamic between Conte and the 26-year-old meant he was never likely to return to Naples ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Writing on his official X account, Romano wrote: 'Galatasaray and Napoli are now checking and proceeding with all formal documents for Victor Osimhen deal. He's been clear since day one of the window: only Galatasaray. No chance for other clubs.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Elsewhere, McTominay's international teammate Ben Doak has been given a boost in his hopes of impressing Liverpool boss Arne Slot this summer, after being included in the club's squad for their pre-season tour of Asia. The 19-year-old forward was subject of big money bids from Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town in January having impressed on loan to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough last season, but is hoping to play a part at Anfield this coming season, despite reported interest from AFC Bournemouth, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Everton, PSV Eindhoven and Nottingham Forest.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
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Alvaro Morata's move to Como back on as Galatasaray await AC Milan green light after wrapping up Victor Osimhen transfer
Osimhen's move to Galatasaray unblocks Morata's transfer to Como Turkish side expected to approve AC Milan's termination of loan Striker set to sign with Como until 2028, pending final medical Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? Morata's proposed transfer to Como is set to move forward as Galatasaray are close to finalising Osimhen's move from Napoli, according to Sky. With Osimhen's €75 million (£64m/$82m) deal in its final stages, Galatasaray are expected to give Milan the definitive green light to terminate Morata's loan. Como have already reached an agreement with Morata, and the only hurdle remains formal approval from Galatasaray. THE BIGGER PICTURE Morata, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Milan until January 2026, has made it clear he wants a new challenge and has agreed terms with Serie A side Como. The domino effect of Osimhen's transfer to Galatasaray is crucial, as it enables Morata's early exit from his loan. Galatasaray no longer require Morata, freeing up the pathway for his move to Italy. Como view Morata as a marquee signing as they look to build on last season's 10th-place finish in Serie A. DID YOU KNOW? Morata played 25 games for AC Milan last season before he was loaned to the Turkish giants. At Galatasaray, he made 16 appearances, scoring seven goals and tallying three assists. The agreement with Como runs until 2028, with an option to extend by another year. WHAT NEXT FOR ALVARO MORATA? With all parties close to agreement, Morata is expected to undergo medicals and finalise his contract with Como in the coming days. Morata's immediate focus will be integrating into the team ahead of the Serie A campaign, aiming for strong performances to secure his place for Spain in upcoming international tournaments.
Business Upturn
21-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray is done and sealed
Victor Osimhen will be a new Galatasaray player as the club to club agreement reached. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on July 21, 2025, 08:31 IST Victor Osimhen will be a new Galatasaray player as the club to club agreement reached. The transfer fee was accepted by Napoli for the striker who had a release clause. Osimhen wanted Galatasaray as he was their player on loan last season. The striker was waiting for the club Napoli to agree the deal. €40 million will be paid now and then in one year, Galatasaray will pay the pending €35 million. The deal is sealed, only the official announcement is pending. Victor Osimhen is on the verge of becoming a new Galatasaray player, with Napoli and the Turkish champions reaching a full agreement over his transfer. The Nigerian striker, who spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, expressed a strong desire to return, making the move a priority this summer. Napoli have accepted Galatasaray's offer which will see them receive €40 million immediately, with the remaining €35 million to be paid in a year — totaling the €75 million valuation in line with Osimhen's release clause. The 25-year-old was waiting for the Italian club's green light before finalizing his move. Now, with all terms agreed between both clubs, the deal is sealed and only the official announcement remains pending. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Sport
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📸 Napoli fans taunt Osimhen: "Pauper, Maradona played here!" 💥
In Naples, the situation between Victor Osimhen and the fans seems to have reached a boiling point. A section of the fans, the Curva A, has hung a banner of harsh criticism towards the Nigerian striker, accused of lacking respect for the city after presenting a medical certificate to avoid participating in the retreat, while pushing to be transferred to Galatasaray. The phrase, "Pezzente, remember that Maradona played here!", highlights the rift between Osimhen and his former fans. The negotiation with the Turkish club is in its final stages, but his behavior has not gone unnoticed. 📸 The banner against Osimhen Osimhen's gesture of presenting a medical certificate to avoid participating in the summer retreat has raised a wave of discontent among Neapolitan fans. As reported by the daily Il Mattino, the Curva A has decided to express its discontent with a banner that reads "Pezzente, remember that Maradona played here!" 🤑 Negotiation with Galatasaray The transfer of Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray seems to be in its final stages. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Turkish club has offered 40 million euros immediately, with an additional 35 million to be paid by 2026. The negotiation also includes a clause that prevents Galatasaray from selling Osimhen to Italian clubs for two years, a strategic move to avoid new clashes in the Serie A championship. 🔚 The rift between Osimhen and Napoli Osimhen's behavior has created an evident rift between him and the fans. His request for a transfer was not well received, especially in light of his importance to the team. The fans' criticism, who have never spared criticism for those they consider disrespectful to the club's history, has added another layer of tension to this situation. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.
