Galatasaray directors remain in Italy to continue Osimhen talks | OneFootball

Galatasaray directors were supposed to return to Turkey from Milan this morning, but they’ve remained in Italy to continue negotiations with Napoli for Victor Osimhen.

Galatasaray directors didn’t leave Milan on Friday morning as they are eager to secure an agreement with Napoli for Osimhen.

Club directors had booked a flight back home for this morning, but they’ve decided to remain in Milan.

Galatasaray continue Osimhen talks in Italy

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – NOVEMBER 07: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Galatasaray A.S. and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on November 07, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Osimhen is happy to remain at Galatasaray beyond the summer, completing a permanent transfer, and the Turkish club have agreed to pay his €75m clause.

This, however, is not enough to close the deal as Napoli want guarantees that Galatasaray will make the required payments.

ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 23: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli reacts with Gianluca Mancini of AS Roma during the Serie A TIM match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on December 23, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

There’s still no agreement between the two clubs, but the permanence of Galatasaray directors on Italian soil suggests that negotiations will continue in the coming hours.

Osimhen: league title winner in Italy and Turkey

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – NOVEMBER 7: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates victory during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Galatasaray A.S. and Tottenham Hotspur at Rams Park on November 7, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Osimhen spent the last season on loan at Galatasaray, scoring 37 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions and winning the Turkish league as the best player in the tournament for 2024-25.

Osimhen was the 2022-23 Serie A top scorer when his goals helped Napoli win their first Serie A title in 33 years.