Bank guarantee delays deal as Galatasaray agree to pay €75m Osimhen release clause

Victor Osimhen is on the verge of a blockbuster move to Galatasaray, with the Turkish champions ready to activate his €75 million release clause. According to Sky Sport, the only thing delaying the deal is the arrival of bank guarantees — once cleared, the Nigerian striker will officially bid farewell to Napoli.

Galatasaray’s offer dwarfs previous bids, including a €60 million proposal that Napoli swiftly rejected. Now, with the full clause met, Osimhen is set to earn a jaw-dropping €16 million net per season on a four-year contract — making him one of the highest-paid players in Turkish football history.

The move also signals a major statement of intent from Galatasaray, who beat out Saudi clubs and even Juventus, whose interest fizzled due to the steep price tag. Osimhen, meanwhile, is said to be fully convinced by the club’s project and is simply waiting for the final paperwork to sign.