Victor Osimhen: ‘Significant advances’ reported in Galatasaray-Napoli talks for Super Eagles star

Victor Osimhen’s Napoli exit looks inevitable as Galatasaray edge closer to a historic transfer breakthrough to end the saga.

After months of gridlock, both clubs have reportedly made significant progress that could see the Super Eagles star land in Istanbul permanently.

Italian journalist Matteo Moretto and Turkey’s Yagiz Sabuncuoglu both report that Napoli and Galatasaray have now agreed on a €75 million transfer package.

While the total amount was never the main obstacle, Napoli had previously rejected Galatasaray’s payment plan until this week. The Turkish champions will now pay €40 million upfront, followed by two installments of €17.5 million each, all to be completed by mid-2026.

In a move designed to block any Serie A rivals, especially Juventus, from swooping in, Galatasaray have accepted a clause that would force them to pay Napoli another €75 million if Osimhen is sold to another Italian club within two years.

Napoli are also pushing for a 20% sell-on clause in case Galatasaray later flip Osimhen for a profit, although that detail is still under discussion.

Victor Osimhen was left out of Napoli’s 30-man preseason squad for their summer camp in Dimaro Folgarida.

Officially, he submitted a medical excuse, but his absence strongly suggests the Galatasaray deal is in its final stages.

Antonio Conte has already started preparing his squad without him, including new signings and returning loanees.

With personal terms reportedly agreed and Galatasaray keen to wrap things up quickly, the Nigerian striker’s Napoli journey may be officially over in a matter of days.