Osimhen’s chances of staying at Galatasaray ‘increase each passing day’ | OneFootball

Galatasaray vice president Ibrahim Hatipoglu is confident that Victor Osimhen will remain at the club beyond the summer: ‘Chances increase with each passing day.’

Osimhen spent the last season on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli and has a €75m clause included in his contract with the Partenopei.

Galatasaray confident of keeping Osimhen

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)

The Nigeria international has already rejected a big-money offer from Simone Inzaghi’s Al-Hilal, and Galatasaray are confident of keeping him at the club beyond the summer.

“When they offered us Osimhen, we didn’t need a striker, but we signed him in two days.” Hatipoglu told AS via TMW.

“Abdullah Kavukcu, head of transfers, is handling the process alongside Italian agent George Gardi. With each passing day, the chances of Osimhen staying at Galatasaray increase.”

Osimhen clause not valid in Serie A

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’s spell at Galatasaray was remarkable as the Napoli-owned forward netted 37 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions, providing eight assists.

Osimhen is technically under contract until 2026 at the Stadio Maradona, but Napoli have an option to extend to 2027, which means they don’t risk missing him on a free transfer next year.

NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli stands disappointed during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Osimhen’s €75m clause is not valid for Serie A clubs.

The 2023-24 Serie A top goal scorer netted 65 goals in 108 league games with the Partenopei.