Why we broke transfer record to sign Osimhen — Galatasaray Vice President explains

Victor Osimhen is set to complete his long-awaited move to Galatasaray after arriving in Turkey to undergo a medical. The Super Eagles striker, who scored 37 goals across all competitions during the 2024-25 season at Galatasaray, led the team to a domestic double.

After prolonged negotiations, Galatasaray finalized a record-breaking €75m deal with Napoli for Osimhen’s permanent transfer.

The agreement includes €40m paid upfront, €35m due in 12 months, and a 10% sell-on clause for Napoli. This marks the most expensive transfer in Turkish football history.

Kavukcu elaborated on the motivations behind the move, stating, “My president and I believed in this and started it in January. We worked hard to raise the money, without selling anything.

“We’re paying a certain portion upfront and will cover the entire amount within a year. We said Galatasaray had the capacity to pay this, and we did it.

“The final signings will be finalized on Thursday. Some people called us PR people. We expect those who did will pay us. The responsibility now falls on our fans.

“Galatasaray is huge! We achieved this without asking anyone for money. As for the other transfers, the fans should remain calm, believe in us, and trust us.”

Osimhen is expected to lead the charge as the Turkish giants aim to fight for glory in all competitions, especially the UEFA Champons League.