Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid have reportedly rejected a €75 million offer to buy Super Eagles’ star, Victor Osimhen, reports goal.com.

The report said that the Galatasaray striker was even willing to take a wage cut to work under Diego Simeone, but the Spanish side turned down the opportunity, as per Club Uria.

The Spanish club currently lack the required cash flow to complete such a high-profile operation during the current transfer window. Furthermore, Atletico already have Julian Alvarez occupying that specific central role in the team. The Metropolitano hierarchy fully count on the Argentine and are not considering any potential sale, making Osimhen’s arrival unnecessary.

In a clear gesture showing his desire to join Atletico, Osimhen was reportedly willing to accept a wage cut. The attacker currently earns a high salary at Galatasaray, where his net income grows considerably due to tax exemptions for foreign residents in Turkey. Osimhen remains under contract in Istanbul until 2029, but his willingness to reduce his earnings highlighted his eagerness to work under Diego Simeone.

Despite Osimhen’s enthusiasm for the project, Atletico remain steadfast in their decision to pass on the €75m forward.

The Nigerian international previously expressed his deep admiration for the Argentine coach after facing Atletico Madrid in the Champions League in January, saying: “I like him, I have always been a fan of their coach. I’ve met him a couple of times. They play aggressively and have an identity.

“The coach has been there for many years, so the players are used to his style of play. That’s why I praise the performance we put in; Atlético is one of the best teams in the world, and getting a result like a draw against them shows you’re on the right track.”

Atletico Madrid are not the only European side to be approached regarding the striker’s potential availability this summer. Intermediaries have also offered Osimhen to Barcelona, Arsenal, and Tottenham. Spurs have even made a concrete offer exceeding €55 million for the forward.

However, that figure remains well below Galatasaray’s asking price. With Atletico closing the door due to financial limits and their trust in Alvarez, Osimhen’s representatives will continue negotiations with interested parties to see if a deal can be struck.