Victor Osimhen is reportedly set for a move to Galatasaray on loan this week. The striker has been banished from the Napoli squad after his failed move to Chelsea.
Saudi Pro League side Al Ahly were also interested in signing Osimhen, but the striker was pushing for a move to Chelsea. However, they could not agree on wages and the striker ended up staying at Napoli.
Victor Osimhen Set for Galatasaray Loan as Chelsea Move Remains on Hold
Antonio Conte has made it clear that Osimhen is not a part of his plans, and the striker is now moving to Galatasaray on loan. The agent was adamant that he would not let the striker leave on loan this summer, but the move is now on the cards as the striker has no other option.
His agent posted on X:
“Osimhen is a Napoli player, with a contract recently renewed with mutual satisfaction. He made history and when there were major offers (also this year) we always accepted the club’s decisions. As I said, it is not a package to be shipped far away to make room for new prophets. Victor was elected African Footballer of the year, eighth at the Ballon d’Or, he still has so much to do in Europe. There is a need for respect and balance.”
Galatasaray are set to offer around €10 million in wages but will not have an option of obligation to buy the striker to sign him. The striker will now have to wait for another year before getting his dream move to Chelsea, who have extended the contract of Nicolas Jackson until 2033.
John Obi-Mikel spoke about Osimhen last month and stated:
“We want somebody who can finish, score goals, the tap-ins. Someone like Erling Haaland. That’s something Victor Osimhen will bring to Chelsea. I hope that Chelsea fans will finally see him come to the club. I’ll make sure I send him those text messages and calls, making sure Chelsea is his top priority! But it seems like he loves the club and wants to come to Chelsea. I’m sure he has all the big clubs wanting to sign him.”I think if we can secure his signature it would be fantastic for the club. He’s somebody who will get us goals and that’s something that we need right now. A fantastic guy, a fantastic human being and I really do hope he comes to the club and I’ll try my best to make sure that happens. Didier is also speaking to him, sharing his own ideas and what the club means to us. We all want to see Victor come to the club.”
Victor Osimhen has a €120 million release clause, but Napoli were willing to accept a lower fee after PSG and Chelsea refused to activate the clause.
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