Galatasaray has officially completed the monumental signing of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen from Napoli, a transfer that has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of Turkish football with an unprecedented fee.

This staggering €75 million acquisition not only brings one of Europe’s most prolific strikers to Istanbul but also decisively smashes the previous Turkish transfer record by a considerable margin.

Victor Osimhen’s return to Galatasaray follows a highly successful loan spell where he was instrumental in their Super Lig title defense, demonstrating exceptional scoring prowess with 37 goals across all competitions.

The permanent transfer secures his long-term commitment to the club, affirming Galatasaray’s ambition and financial might in the global football transfers market.

The €75 million fee obliterates the prior benchmark of €20 million, set just last year by rivals Fenerbahce for Youssef En-Nesyri, highlighting the extraordinary valuation of Osimhen’s talent in this record-breaking deal.

A significant aspect of this historic agreement includes a clause stipulating that Napoli will receive 10% of any future profit generated from Victor Osimhen’s subsequent transfer, indicating a shared long-term interest.

During his loan, Osimhen’s 37 goals in 41 appearances were pivotal, including six crucial strikes in Galatasaray’s UEFA Europa League campaign as they retained the Turkish Super Lig title, showcasing his versatile impact.

His departure from Napoli comes after a 2023/24 season where he netted 17 times, despite a reported strained relationship with the Italian club, which led to their acquisition of Romelu Lukaku as a replacement for the star forward.