Napoli have reportedly rejected a €75 million offer from Galatasaray for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, despite the bid meeting the release clause in his contract.
According to Nigerian sports journalist and transfer insider Onyebuchi Onokala, popularly known as Buchi Laba, the Italian club is intentionally steering Osimhen toward a more lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, even as the 26-year-old forward has made clear his preference to join the Turkish champions.
“Napoli officially turns down Galatasaray’s €75m third offer for Victor Osimhen — the official release clause figure,” Onokala posted on social media. “Victor James Osimhen says YES to Galatasaray and wants to continue with the Turkish team.”
The Nigerian striker, who previously enjoyed a successful loan spell with Galatasaray, has reportedly ruled out a move to the Middle East. Onokala suggested that Napoli’s refusal to honor the terms of the release clause is part of a strategy to force a Saudi switch, where significantly higher fees and wages are at stake.
Osimhen’s future now hangs in the balance as tension builds between player preference and club interests.
