The awaited moment at Galatasaray... Osimhen to arrive in Istanbul this week!

Galatasaray is preparing to finalize the transfer of Victor Osimhen. Abdullah Kavukcu, Vice President of Galatasaray, is expected to travel to Italy on Tuesday or Wednesday to complete the transfer. Kavukcu, who will seal the deal for Osimhen, is likely to return to Istanbul with the Nigerian star.

All Eyes on the Lazio Match

Galatasaray will face Lazio at home on Saturday, August 2. The club is planning a signing ceremony for Osimhen during the Lazio match.

Payment in Installments

Galatasaray will pay Napoli a transfer fee of 75 million Euros for Osimhen, with 40 million Euros paid upfront and the remaining 35 million Euros to be paid by the end of 2026. The star striker is expected to earn an annual salary of 16 million Euros with the Yellow-Reds. In the previous season, Victor Osimhen played 41 matches for Galatasaray, scoring 37 goals and providing 8 assists.

"Whatever You Want, You Fight for It"

Victor Osimhen spoke to a YouTube channel in his home country of Nigeria, sharing insights about his childhood in Lagos, which became a trending topic. Osimhen said, “Seven children, my mom, and my dad all lived in a single room. Most people who know me know that I would have succeeded even without football. But the conditions where I grew up were far from encouraging. There were a few friends in my neighborhood who played football like me. This small community was full of talent. But when the field shut down, many dreams died. I couldn’t let my dream die. I had to go to different places to train and play. For a few years, I had to quit football and take jobs like carrying water. But I always knew my true calling was football. What this neighborhood taught me is this: Nothing here is handed to you on a silver platter. Whatever you want, you have to fight for it.”