Osimhen’s Galatasaray move in jeopardy over wage cap restrictions
Galatasaray’s ambitious pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has hit a major roadblock, as reports from Turkey suggest that the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) may block the transfer due to wage cap violations and concerns over financial fair play compliance.
Despite Osimhen’s clear desire to remain in Turkey—where he enjoyed a prolific loan spell last season—his permanent move from Napoli remains stalled.
The Italian club has already rejected a formal €70 million bid from Galatasaray, demanding full payment guarantees and a minimum valuation of €75 million.
However, even if Napoli’s financial terms are met, the TFF could still intervene.
According to Turkish outlet Sabah, Osimhen’s proposed salary package would exceed Galatasaray’s wage ceiling, potentially breaching the federation’s financial regulations.
The situation echoes the Dani Olmo-Barcelona saga, where the Spanish Football Federation blocked a transfer due to similar financial discrepancies.
Galatasaray has reportedly offered Osimhen an annual salary of €15 million, a figure that dwarfs the club’s existing wage structure and raises red flags under the TFF’s oversight.
The club is said to be exploring creative financial solutions—including real estate projects and sponsorship deals—to fund the move3, but time is running out.
