No Release Clause In His Contract, Says Ozbek
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Galatasaray’s striker, Victor Osimhen has popped up on the transfer list of Spanish giants FC Barcelona.
 
The move by Barcelona is coming just as Galatasaray president Dursun Ozbek declared that Osimhen does not have a release clause in his contract with the Turkish champions.
 
According to The Athletic, the reigning La Liga champions’ sporting director Deco plans to sign Osimhen in the summer in place of Robert Lewandowski, whose contract runs out at the end of the season.
 
Only recently, former Barcelona star, Thierry Henry, said the Catalan giants needed a top-level striker like Osimhen.
 
The 27-year-old former African Player Of the Year has a contract with the Turkish champions Galatasaray until June 2029.
 
There is no release clause on Osimhen’s contract as Galatasaray President restated recently, but it is believed the Istanbul giants’ valuation of the striker is around 150 million euros after they bought him from Napoli last year for half that price.
 
Speaking to Fanatik, Ozbek dismissed speculation linking Osimhen with Juventus and Bayern Munich, insisting that his deal contains no provision that would allow him to leave for a pre-arranged fee.
 
“There is no release clause in Osimhen’s contract. He is an extremely successful footballer who will serve Galatasaray for many years,” Ozbek said.
 
The Galatasaray chief added that while the €75 million fee paid to make Osimhen’s move permanent from Napoli in 2025 was considered high at the time, the striker’s current market value has risen significantly.
 
Osimhen, 27, initially joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli in September 2024 before the deal was made permanent the following year. Since then, he has become a prolific scorer, netting 53 goals in 65 appearances across all competitions.
 
His contract with Galatasaray runs until June 2029, securing his long-term future at the club despite growing interest from Europe’s elite.