Osimhen Travels to Istanbul to Finalize Galatasaray Loan Move

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has departed Italy for Turkey to complete his loan transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray.

The move follows a prolonged transfer saga, with Osimhen submitting a transfer request to Napoli earlier this summer.

According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Osimhen is currently on a private jet to Istanbul to finalize the loan move. Napoli approved the season-long loan after a tumultuous period between the club and Osimhen.

Osimhen had attracted interest from top European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Arsenal, but negotiations stalled due to Napoli’s asking price and Osimhen’s wages. Chelsea and Al-Ahli pressed on for Osimhen’s signature until the end of the transfer window on August 30, but failed to agree on the monetary aspects of the deal.

Following the collapse of the transfer, Napoli excluded Osimhen from the squad and reportedly demoted him to the under-23 team. The 25-year-old Nigeria international will now continue playing football with Galatasaray, away from Napoli, where he has a contract until June 30, 2026.