Galatasaray agree to pay Osimhen release clause in full | OneFootball

Reports on Tuesday evening suggest that Galatasaray have now decided to pay Napoli Victor Osimhen’s release clause in full after seeing a series of opening bids turned down for the sought-after Nigeria international.

According to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio, Galatasaray have agreed to pay the full €75m release clause in Osimhen’s contract, which is valid for teams outside of Italy until July 15.

The 25-year-old spent the 2024-25 season on loan in Istanbul after seeing a permanent move away from Napoli fall through in spectacular fashion on deadline day of the summer 2024 transfer window.

Galatasaray agree to pay €75m for Osimhen

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 23: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray gestures during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

While in Turkey, Osimhen netted 37 goals and eight assists from 41 appearances across all competitions.

In an attempt to bring Osimhen back on a permanent basis, Galatasaray submitted a bid worth around €60m at the beginning of the week, which was not accepted by Napoli, who have been holding out for the full €75m release clause fee.

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – MAY 18: Victor Osihen of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Kayserispor on May 18, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

However, according to updates from Gianluca Di Marzio on Tuesday evening, Galatasaray have now decided to proceed with their pursuit of Osimhen by paying the €75m release clause.

Di Marzio adds that there is an agreement in place over a four-year contract worth €16m net in wages per season.