Osimhen Now Worth €150m Following Napoli Exit, Galatasaray VP Claims

Osimhen Now Worth €150m Following Napoli Exit, Galatasaray VP Claims

Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, has seen his market value soar to over N239 billion (€150 million) following his high-profile move from SSC Napoli to Galatasaray SK, according to Vice President Abdullah Kavukcu. The revelation came after Osimhen starred in Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League win on Wednesday, scoring a goal and providing an assist.

Kavukcu described Osimhen as the “crown jewel” of Galatasaray’s strategy to transform the Istanbul club into a global football powerhouse within five years. He said the club is no longer content with dominating Turkish football and aims to compete with Europe’s elite.

The 27-year-old striker has been exceptional since joining Galatasaray permanently for a €75 million transfer fee, scoring 15 goals in 23 appearances across all competitions. Kavukcu added that Osimhen’s performances have effectively doubled his market value, validating the club’s significant investment.

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On the business side, Kavukcu highlighted the challenges of securing Osimhen from Napoli, noting that President Aurelio De Laurentiis required assurance that the Turkish club could meet the financial demands. “Having succeeded is a source of pride because we have shown the power of our club,” he said.

The vice president also confirmed the club’s ambitions to strengthen the squad further. Galatasaray is pursuing Inter Milan playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu, with Kavukcu insisting that the deal is a matter of “when” rather than “if” despite previous bids being rejected. He emphasized that Calhanoglu, a Turkish international icon, remains a primary target for the club.

Kavukcu concluded by reiterating that Osimhen is one of the best centre-forwards in the world, and Galatasaray aims to achieve great success on both domestic and European fronts, with the Nigerian striker leading the line.

Osimhen Now Worth €150m Following Napoli Exit, Galatasaray VP Claims