Napoli have reportedly turned down an eye-watering €65 million (around ₦105 billion) bid from Galatasaray, as the Turkish club made a strong push to secure Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal.
Despite the offer, Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has declined the proposal, opting to hold off until the summer transfer window.
As per Corriere dello Sport, the €65 million bid falls €10 million short of Osimhen’s current release clause, which stands at €75 million and is active only for January. Given Osimhen’s wish to finish the season in Istanbul, Galatasaray’s attempt to negotiate a lower price was expected.
De Laurentiis’ decision to wait is a calculated move. At 26, Osimhen is in the prime of his career, delivering standout performances week after week. The Napoli president is confident he will receive the full €75 million in the summer, especially after previously lowering the clause from €120 million before sending the striker on loan to Turkey.
Interestingly, in January, only Galatasaray had the option to purchase Osimhen for €75 million, with his consent. Other interested clubs would have had to invest €81 million, with €6 million going to Galatasaray as compensation. From June onwards, the €75 million valuation will apply to all clubs.
Napoli have also protected their interests by including an option to extend Osimhen’s contract from 2026 to 2027, giving them additional leverage in future negotiations.
Osimhen’s future is likely to dominate the summer transfer window, representing a significant potential windfall for Napoli. The club invested heavily last summer, spending over €150 million on new signings without Champions League revenue. They had previously turned down a staggering €220 million offer from PSG for both Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia.
While Kvaratskhelia was sold for €70 million in early January, Napoli aims to secure the full €75 million release clause for Osimhen. This clause is exclusively valid for foreign clubs, meaning any Italian teams interested would need to negotiate directly with Napoli.