Napoli’s Victor Osimhen has found himself in a whirlwind of transfer activity recently. After a potential move to Chelsea fell through due to contract disagreements, the Nigerian striker was left in limbo. His hopes of a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli were also dashed, as they turned their attention to Brentford’s Ivan Toney instead. Meanwhile, Napoli boss Antonio Conte had already signed Romelu Lukaku as a replacement for Osimhen, further complicating the situation.
To make matters worse, Osimhen was left out of Napoli’s squad list for the new Serie A season, further suggesting that his future at the club was uncertain. However, it seems that the 22-year-old will not be left to rot in the reserves until January, as Turkish champions Galatasaray have stepped in with a loan offer for the entire season.
Galatasaray, known for their ambitious moves in the transfer market, have reportedly offered to cover Osimhen’s massive salary, which is said to be around £240,000-a-week. This generous offer has received the green light from Napoli, who have given their approval for the temporary switch. In fact, Galatasaray has even sent a delegation to Italy to convince Osimhen to make the move to Turkey’s capital.
If Osimhen accepts the loan offer, he will join an impressive Galatasaray squad that includes the likes of Mauro Icardi, Hakim Ziyech, and Michy Batshuayi. Not only that, but he will also have the opportunity to face off against new Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho, who he previously encountered during Mourinho’s time at Roma.
This loan agreement between Napoli and Galatasaray also has implications for Tottenham. The English club is scheduled to play Galatasaray in a challenging Europa League clash next month. With Osimhen potentially joining Galatasaray, Tottenham will have to face a strengthened opponent.
Overall, the rollercoaster journey for Victor Osimhen continues as he navigates through the ups and downs of the transfer market. While his move to Chelsea fell through, the loan offer from Galatasaray provides him with a fresh opportunity to showcase his talents in a new environment. It remains to be seen whether Osimhen will accept the loan offer, but the potential move adds another layer of intrigue to his already eventful career.