Galatasaray is desperate to sign Victor Osimhen on a permanent deal and has offered the Nigerian striker an annual salary of €15 million, including bonuses.
This is according to Turkish media sources who had reported that Galatasaray had initially tabled a yearly salary worth €12m before Osimhen.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray fans have practically been begging Osimhen to stay at the club for at least one more season, saying the Nigerian striker will always be their hero and legend.
Osimhen joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last summer and the Super Eagles striker went ahead to have a truly remarkable campaign with the Turkish club.
The 26-year-old scored 37 goals and contributed eight assists in 41 games across all competitions for Galatasaray, leading to the club’s fans begging him to stay.
“No matter what you decide, we will forever be grateful for everything you’ve done for this club. you will always be our hero, our legend. i truly believe that our paths will cross again one day. until then, you will always have a place in our hearts,” Linoge and Yasin Erkal wrote on X.
Huseyin, Purple and Arda Yildiz said: “Victor Osimhen, please stay with us at Galatasaray.”
Gabriel Dunswort heaped plaudits on Osimhen, posting on X: “An authentic baller. A winner everywhere he goes. We appreciate you.”
Another X user, Onyinye Oduah, said she was happy with Osimhen’s performance and achievements during the 2024/25 season despite his troubles at Napoli.
“I am so pleased how you turned around your season despite being humiliated by Napoli. Your hardwork is exceptional. I hope you get the best deal which you deserve in this summer. Champion!,” Oduah stated.
A Galatasaray fan, Metin wrote: “You deserve the best, we respect the decisions you make.”
Refikcan Ichisar wrote: “We cannot deny that money is a lot in this era, but you cannot buy this happiness with any money in the world. Don’t go, Osimhen, please stay at Galatasaray.”
While Osimhen is yet to receive any transfer offer from top European clubs such as Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United, he continues to be linked with high-paying Saudi Arabian moves.
The latest report is that Al Hilal is ready to offer the Super Eagles striker €30m salary per year, with the new coach of the Saudi Pro League club, Simone Inzaghi also approving the move.
