Super Lig's costliest signing ever: Osimhen completes Galatasaray move, to earn ₦37b per season

With a statement on the official website, Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray have announced the signing of Victor Osimhen.

By signing a four-year contract with Galatasaray, the former African Footballer of the Year has ended his five-year stint with Napoli, having joined the Italian club from Lille in 2020.

The Turkish giants confirmed the deal on Thursday evening, unveiling the 26-year-old in club colours, with Osimhen visibly proud and delighted to join the Istanbul outfit.

The move sees €75 million paid to Napoli, with the Serie A champions also retaining a 10 percent sell-on clause as part of the agreement.

The transfer not only smashes Galatasaray's previous record but also breaks the all-time fee for a move within the Turkish Süper Lig, which had previously stood at €25 million.

Osimhen now stands as both Galatasaray's and the Süper Lig's most expensive signing in history

The Nigeria international is set to earn a staggering €21 million per season at Galatasaray, a figure that translates to approximately ₦37 billion in Nigerian currency.

His annual earnings are structured to include a guaranteed net salary of €15 million, a net loyalty bonus of €1 million, and an additional €5 million in image rights fees.

Osimhen returns to Istanbul after a successful loan spell in the 2024-2025 season, during which he scored 37 goals and provided 8 assists in 41 matches.

His performances helped Galatasaray win the Super Lig and the Turkish Cup.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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